A Byzantine Oil Lamp, ancient Pottery. 330 AD. A LIMOGES ENAMEL

A Byzantine Oil Lamp, ancient Pottery. 330 AD. A LIMOGES ENAMELSize: 10x7cm. 3. 9x2. 7 inch. Oil lanterns were slipper shaped and highly decorative. The multiple nozzle design continued and most lamps bore handles. Some are complex in their external anatomy. Pottery oil lamps were made in three different ways. They could be handmade, wheel made, or made by mold. The use of molds became increasingly popular but again consisted of two different methods. Once made, mold could be used to create many lamps, which

Although there are many coins of the Constantine dynasty

saying it was the covenant in his blood

Many coins exhibit parts of the original designs and legends

'God-bearer')

5x7 length and width

He has become one of us

(1886-1900)

together with Roman officials to Galilee

He was later cast into prison during the persecution of Diocletian but was released after the accession of Constantine

handmade Armenian icon

“the golden lamp”

Some are complex in their external anatomy