Ceramic oil lamp…

Attached pics of what I believe is a stoneware oil lamp. Unsigned. Blue/white glazing naively decorated with Jewish symbols.

Length approx 10cm
Width approx 5cm
Depth approx 7cm

Not seen anything similar. Would appreciate any thoughts insights etc regarding the possible age, origin, maker and any info on other examples.

Thanks

Israeli? The decoration certainly looks Jewish

Star of David. Seven pronged Memorah candlestick used in Hebrew worship.
Definitely Jewish. Looks a rather simple piece. I wonder if it was used as something like an incense burner rather than as an oil lamp.

Thanks Naomi and Philpot for your insights. Have just seen some pictures of ancient oil lamps that appear to have a similar form to this piece with the wick of the lamp feeding out of the hole at the front of the lamp.

Have to say that the naive decorations discussed make me think of Delft?…

Thanks again

It’s the wrong clay and glaze for Delft. It’s possible it’s British studio pottery, made as a commission or just a test piece

I do not think there is much age to it. The base looks modern and no wear to it. With that decoration there would be a very specialist and limited market for it. Not a commercial piece. A hobby potter made for a friend or their own use?

Thanks as always Philpot for your thoughts and insights.

From what I can see the style of the piece echoes ancient oil lamps that have been found across areas of the Middle East. They are usually earthenware and unglazed and often are incised with the same types of symbols as this piece.

Age, maker etc is still tbc. Probably a challenge!

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