Lampstand, 500–800, Byzantine, Copper alloy, Overall: 54 x 9 in. (137.2 x 22.9 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy, Early churches emphasized the association of Christ with light (John 8:12) through the use of multiple lamps, often given by the faithful as donations. Surviving mosaics show that tall lampstands with candles were placed near altars
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Lampstand, 500–800, Byzantine, Copper alloy, Overall, 54 x 9, 137.2 22.9 cm, Metalwork-Copper, Early churches, emphasized, association, Christ, light, John 8, 12, multiple lamps, given, faithful, donations, Surviving mosaics, tall lampstands, candles, placed, altars
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