Lamp with Christ Trampling the Beasts, 5th century, Probably made in Tunesia, Earthenware; molded, L. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Ceramics, Small earthenware lamps, made from double molds, were the most commonly used source of light in North Africa during the early Byzantine period. A wick produced from plant fiber or linen fabric was placed in a reservoir filled with oil, generally castor or sesame oil, and illuminated
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Lamp, Christ Trampling, Beasts, 5th century, Tunesia, Earthenware, molded, L, 5 3/4, 14.6 cm, Ceramics, Small earthenware, lamps, double molds, commonly, source, light, North Africa, early Byzantine, period, wick produced, plant fiber, linen fabric, placed, reservoir filled, oil, generally castor, sesame oil, illuminated
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