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Lot: 191
Islamic lucerne in terracotta

"Islamic Terracotta Lucerne, 600-700 AD". The skylights were lamps that were used since prehistoric times. They were fed with olive oil and had from one to a dozen wicks. Some had handles, so they could be carried from room to room, and could also be carried by actors in plays or by participants in ritual activities, especially funerary ones. The Phoenicians will popularize its use and thanks to trade it will be distributed throughout the Mediterranean. The Roman and Greek ones that will be made by mold will be more popular, and with various scenes, which due to their cheap price and interest used to become collectibles.

Good state of conservation.

Provenance: Old Israeli collection, acquired in 2006. 8.5cm

Title
Islamic Terracotta Lucerne, 600-700 AD
Measures
8.5cm

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DECORATIVE ARTS
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