ROMAN BRONZE / BRASS OIL LAMP
Fantastically clean fully functional centre piece and eye-catching symbol of antiquity
This attractive collector item could possibly be bronze.
Its reflective display and bright shining appearance also suggests the possibility of brass
On its reflective brass plate, it weighs in at 493 grams
Possible vintage, antique or just plain ancient
It is classical of Roman oil lamps
Roman bronze & brass oil lamps were for the most part owned by the wealthier Roman Class for centuries
In addition to intricate carving, engraving, Iconography was a main feature of embellishment with various symbols or images of gods, animals & scripture. On this lamp the depiction could possibly be Nebuchadnezzar, an ancient god, a public figure of the times or a significant personality
As demonstrated a wick is placed through the front hole. Lamp oil poured into the belly of the lamp saturates the wick enabling it to burn
Adding a generous amount of undiluted scented oil to the lamp oil makes the lamp a very effective incenser and diffuser of rich aroma of the choice of scented oil added
This is a truly magnificent piece for display, the collector, aficionado of antiquity or simply just as a treasured centre piece of conversation and admiration
Pictures: actual item
From the silver and brass collection of vases, oil burners, censers, incensers, goblets, containers, tea pots, water heaters, scales, candle holders, candelabra, incense burners, candle burners, light burners, Aladdin lamp, clocks, pendulum, bells, claw bells, elephant bells, table light holders, thurible, repurposed, stationary, gilt, porcelain, copper, cruet salt and pepper engraved detail, gilt chandelier
Package content:
1 x Bronze/brass Roman oil lamp and brass plate (as described and pictured)
Packaging and Shipping:
Items will be shipped within 10 days from confirmation of payment by BoB
Post Office: R78.00 (includes insurance at 3% of item value). The Seller will provide a Track & Tracing number. The Buyer is responsible for tracking their purchased item(s). Goods returned as unclaimed will be reposted at postage fee equal the fee listed for the item.
PostNet to PostNet courier: R99.00
