The item that takes you on a journey without leaving the room. This terracotta reproduction of an antique oil lamp faithfully replicates the forms of early Christian and Byzantine lamps from the 4th-7th centuries: a flattened biconical silhouette, a tubular pouring spout, and a pierced button handle. On the upper disc, a raised chrism, a cross inscribed within a circle, one of the earliest symbols of Christianity, widely used throughout the Mediterranean basin during Late Antiquity. A high-quality reproduction, crafted like the original. The dark brown terracotta, the encrusted and patinated surface, the surface irregularities: everything here evokes the raw material of ancient workshops. It is a carefully crafted artisanal reproduction, sold as such, which will find its place in a library, a cabinet of curiosities, or a themed collection on Antiquity.
Details
Dark brown terracotta, patinated and encrusted surface
Flattened biconical shape, tubular pouring spout, pierced button handle
Raised chrism motif on the upper disc
Open circular reservoir
Length: approximately 9-10 cm
Weight: approximately 1 kg
Artisanal reproduction in early Christian or Byzantine style – sold as such
Placed on a desk, a library shelf, or in a display cabinet, this lamp commands a silent and solemn presence. It belongs to those objects that carry time without explaining it.
Additional details:
- Brand: 20eSiecle
- Style: Byzantin
- Style: Paléochrétien
- Material: Terre cuite
- Colour: brun-noir