Clay Oil Lamps

This hand-made reproduction clay oil lamp is inspired by simple lamps used during the Bronze Age for domestic lighting. Carefully shaped by hand, each lamp has its own unique form and finish, reflecting the individuality of ancient craft traditions.

Oil lamps such as these would have been filled with animal fat or plant oil, with a wick placed at the rim to provide light after dark. Their simplicity makes them an excellent handling artefact for exploring everyday life in prehistoric societies.

Key Features

• Material: Hand-made clay
• Period: Bronze Age–inspired reproduction
• Finish: Each lamp is unique in shape and texture
• Ideal for handling, display, and classroom discussion
• Authentic look suitable for history and archaeology resources

Dimensions

• Diameter: Approx. 85 mm
• Height: Approx. 40 mm

Educational Notes

• Supports learning about daily life in the Bronze Age
• Demonstrates early solutions for light and domestic living
• Useful for discussing prehistoric technology and materials
• Ideal for KS2 and KS3 History and archaeology-themed lessons
• Encourages comparison with later Roman and medieval oil lamps