Ancient Byzantine Mold-Made Oil Lamp with Cross objects associated with status

objects associated with status

Rendered in a seated posture with legs splayed and hands resting upon the abdomen

The hollow construction features ancient vent holes from the firing process

Such figures were interred alongside the deceased to symbolize celebration

Ancient Byzantine Mold-Made Oil Lamp with Cross objects associated with statusAncient Byzantine Mold Made Oil Lamp with Cross Holy Land, Byzantine Period, ca. 5th7th Century CE Length: 4 in. (10. 2 cm) An authentic Byzantine mold made terracotta oil lamp from the Holy Land, dating to the early Christian period. The lamp features a rounded body with a large central filling hole, an elongated nozzle, and molded decoration radiating from the filling hole in the form of stylized palm fronds or petals. Prominently molded on the