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Bizantino Granata a mano in terracotta "Fuoco greco" (Senza Prezzo di Riserva)
N. 86709973
N. 86709973
Byzantine Pottery Oil Lamp
Circa 5th-7th century AD
This mould-made oil lamp features a drop-shaped body with a pointed end and a wick hole. The large central hole is for filling oil, and a protruding lug handle is situated at the back. The perimeter is decorated with a ribbed design.
Oil lamps served as essential lighting devices in domestic and public spaces. The method of operation involved filling the lamp's central reservoir with oil through the designated filling hole. A wick, placed in the nozzle, absorbed the oil, enabling it to burn steadily when lit. This simple yet effective design became a prevalent method of illumination in the Roman world.
Dimensions: 85mm x 45mm; weight 40g
Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-2000 Collections.
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