terracotta Byzantine Oil Jug - Very Good Condition - Height 21.5cm Found Bethany Jerusalem Terracotta means "baked clay" and this type of pottery was used extensively throughout the ancient world. Plates, bowls, pitchers and jugs were in daily use but the most common article was the oil lamp. These small lamps were the only source of illumination and heat in every home and shop. Aside from being very essential household articles they were also frequently utilized as funerary objects. All Of Our Items Documented And Its Authorized With A Certifecate