BG oil-lamp from Laurion
Black glazed oil- lamp, reproduction of an original from the ancient mine galleries mid 5th cent BCE. Our collection of oil lamps draws inspiratio...
View full detailsThis month, we delve into artifacts that celebrate the uses of olive oil in Greek culture. From elegantly crafted oil lamps that once illuminated sacred spaces, mine galleries, and homes to vessels designed for perfumed oils used in medicine, rituals, and daily life, these items showcase the versatile legacy of olive oil. Discover pieces that capture the essence of ancient beauty and light, and bring a touch of history into your collection.
Black glazed oil- lamp, reproduction of an original from the ancient mine galleries mid 5th cent BCE. Our collection of oil lamps draws inspiratio...
View full detailsCocked Hat Lamp from Cyprus and the Levant, ca. 1500-600 BCE The earliest clay lamps were shallow bowls in which a wick was floated in a pool of oi...
View full detailsBlack glazed oil- lamp, based on an original from the ancient mine galleries mid 5th cent BCE. Oil lamps and torches constituted the primary sourc...
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