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Syrian Palmyra Oil Lamp with Inscription ca. 100-150 AD. Two small raised circles on sides of wick hole and a line of raised circles separating the shoulder from nozzle. Rosette and Aramaic inscription around the shoulder reading "aglbol v'mlkbl" or Aglibol and Malakbel. Aglibol was a lunar deity in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra. The name means "Calf of Bel" (Calf of the Lord). He is linked with a sun god, Malakbel. The cult continued into Hellenic time and was later extended to Rome. L. 3 1/8" (7.9 cm).