Choice Roman Oil Lamp With Chi-Rho // 5th Ð 6th Century AD

Description

Ancient Roman North Africa, c. 5th Ð early 6th Century AD. An incredible Roman redware ceramic oil lamp with a large Chi-Rho. The lamp of hefty, sturdy construction, the round discus decorated with a large Christogram (Chi-Rho) which was the early Christian symbol comprising the first two letters of ChristÕs name in Greek. Surrounding the design is a band of ivy leaves in a laurel configuration, and the lamp has a small ring base. Some light chipping and spout reattached, otherwise intact and extremely well preserved, the spout still charred from ancient use! A beautiful example with well preserved surfaces and light deposits. Dimensions: 5.875ÓL x 3.375ÓW x 1.75ÓH. Ex Iowa private antiquities collection.Accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity which includes all the details, culture, dating, motifs/inscriptions when applicable, historical relevance, and provenance. --Weight:5.8 oz

Details & Specs

BRAND	Ancient Resource
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN	Tunisia
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS LXWXH (IN)	5.875"L x 3.375"W x 1.75."H
PRODUCT WEIGHT (LBS)	0.36

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