Pottery Lamp

6th/7th century
Pottery Lamps from Al Katutah, Petra, dating to the 6th/7th century AD. These lamps would have been used to provide light during religious ceremonies and daily activities, reflecting the practical and spiritual significance of light in early Christian worship. Crafted from clay, a material widely available and durable, the lamps underscore the simple yet meaningful objects that accompanied the faithful in their devotion. Their discovery at Petra, connects them to the rituals and sacred practices associated with one of Christianity’s most revered locations.
Discovered at Al Katutah, Petra

On Loan From Ma’an Storehouse