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Oil Lamp From Jewish Catacombs in Rome

There are Christian and Jewish catacombs on the outskirts of Rome. They are very similar. A major difference is the type of symbols used to decorate the catacombs. Christians would use images. The menorah on this oil lamp indicates it is from the Jewish catacombs.

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