Ancient oil lamps come in many sizes and shapes and are made from different materials. Typical materials are terra cotta, bronze, silver, ceramics, etc. The styles and origins can include; Persian, Greek, Chinese, Judean, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, etc. Many of the terra cotta oil lamps have a nozzle, pouring hole, and a handle. Typically, these are mounted from underneath with a metal or acrylic armature to properly support it safely. Most look nice on a slight angle down with the nozzle at the lower end.

Some oil lamp types:
Ancient Mediterranean oil lamps, Persian oil lamps, Greek oil lamps, Egyptian oil lamps, Roman oil lamps, Athens oil lamps, DelphI oil lamps, Parthenon oil lamps, Jewish oil lamps, Jerusalem oil lamps, Byzantine oil lamps, Christian oil lamps, Holy land oil lamps, Chinese oil lamps, Islamic oil lamps, Hindu oil lamps, Daroma oil lamps, Jerash oil lamps, Ancient oil lamps, Nabatean oil lamps, Herodian oil lamps, Menorah oil lamps, Terracotta oil lamps, Samaritan oil lamps, Indian oil lamps.

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