{"product_id":"authentic-ancient-roman-byzantine-terracotta-oil-lamp","title":"Authentic Ancient Roman \/ Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring home an authentic artifact from the ancient Mediterranean with this original terracotta oil lamp dating broadly between the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st century BC and the 5th century AD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore candles became commonplace, oil lamps like this illuminated homes, marketplaces, military camps, and places of worship across the Roman world. Olive oil was poured into the central reservoir while a linen or flax wick extended through the nozzle, producing a steady flame that provided light throughout the evening. Similar lamps would have been used throughout the lands of the New Testament during the time of Jesus and the early Church.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example features an attractive molded design with finely ribbed decoration around the shoulder, characteristic of many Roman and early Byzantine lamps. The warm terracotta fabric and centuries of natural aging give the piece wonderful character while preserving its original functionality and form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough an exact place of manufacture cannot be determined without archaeological excavation records, the identification and dating are based upon my own research together with the information supplied by the auction house from which the lamp was acquired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Roman or Byzantine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1st century BC–5th century AD\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Terracotta (fired clay)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mediterranean region\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMold-made with decorative ribbed shoulder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic ancient artifact—not a modern reproduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lamp is preserved in good ancient condition with expected wear, surface deposits, and age-related imperfections consistent with an object that is roughly 1,500–2,000 years old. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an excellent example for collectors of biblical antiquities, Roman history, archaeology, or anyone seeking an authentic artifact from the ancient world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59707660992593,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/8CFF04C1-41DA-42B9-9B99-56C8F312127A.jpg?v=1782347623","url":"https:\/\/thedivinelibrarystore.com\/products\/authentic-ancient-roman-byzantine-terracotta-oil-lamp","provider":"The Divine Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}