{"product_id":"byzantine-terracotta-lamp-ioannes-6th-c-ce","title":"Byzantine Terracotta Lamp 'Ioannes' (6th c. CE)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis genuine Byzantine terracotta oil lamp dates to the 6th century AD. Crafted from fine terracotta, the lamp measures 8.1 cm in length and remains in good, stable condition, preserving the character and daily life of early Christian Byzantium. Such lamps were used throughout the empire for household illumination, religious rituals, and as symbols of faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eEra: Byzantine, 6th Century AD\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Terracotta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eObject: Oil lamp\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLength: 8.1 cm\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good, with minor ancient wear consistent with age\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private collection of Alain Grenier (1930-2022), France-Ambassador, Diplomat, and Consul General\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eUnique Identifier: O-B-01-P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil lamps like this were essential objects in Byzantine daily life, providing light in homes and churches. Their simple yet elegant forms often reflected local traditions and spiritual symbolism. This piece offers a direct link to the domestic and sacred world of the early medieval Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestoration:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lamp is offered in as-found, original condition. No restoration has been undertaken or is available for this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51290118848842,"sku":"O-B-01-P","price":400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/il_fullxfull.6990019918_b8jf.jpg?v=1753254528","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.store\/products\/byzantine-terracotta-lamp-ioannes-6th-c-ce","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}