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BYZANTINE OIL LAMP - EARLY CHRISTIAN PERIOD browse these categories for related items... All Items: Byzantine: Pre AD 1000: item #704192 Please refer to our stock #2223 when inquiring.
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A nice and different Byzantine terracotta oil lamp discovered in the Levant and dated to the Early Christian Period, ca. 4th century AD. The lamp was made from gray clay and has a red slip, most of which is still visible. We believe this lamp was made by an apprentice. There is a tongue handle and a flat, tear-drop base. There are three minor, stabilized cracks and the lamp measures 9.25 cm in length, 5 cm in height and is in very good condition. 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. Our Certificate of Authenticity with guarantee is included and worldwide shipping is always free. U.S. payments may be a personal check or money order made payable to: Passage to Antiquity P.O. Box 3433 Munster, IN 46321 If you prefer PayPal, kindly remit to: Passtoant@hughes.net |
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