Roman Oil Lamp. 63 B.C.E Syrian Silver Dagger with Ivory Handle Jesus's Transfiguration and the Baptism

Jesus's Transfiguration and the Baptism

During the fourteenth century it became a central icon in the Western Church

Nicholas on December 6th

as recorded in the book of Genesis

Size:- 43 cm

Roman Oil Lamp. 63 B.C.E Syrian Silver Dagger with Ivory Handle Jesus's Transfiguration and the BaptismSize: 10x6. 5 cm. 4x2. 5 inch. Pottery lamps were used as a source of light by all Romans. Artificial light was common throughout the Roman Empire, and pottery oil lamps offered an alternative to candlelight. Candles, made from beeswax or tallow, were cheaper to buy but do not survive as well. Pottery lamps functioned by adding oil through the central hole and burning a wick placed into the nozzle area. Wicks were commonly made from pieces of linen,