Roman Chi Rho Redware Oil Lamp
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Roman Empire, Carthage, North Africa, 4th to 5th century CE. As the Christian religion began to take hold and spread throughout the Roman Empire, lamps such as these became more common and politically acceptable. Large lamp with deep red slip, long nozzle, impressed florets and circular patterns on shoulder and Chi Rho symbol between two fill holes. Chi Rho is one of the earliest Christian symbols, being a monogram of the first two letters of the word "Christ" in Greek. Size: 5-1/4"L x 2-1/8"W x 3"H.
Provenance: Ex-H. J. Berk Gallery, Chicago, IL
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#100124
Provenance: Ex-H. J. Berk Gallery, Chicago, IL
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
#100124
Condition
The upper and lower section splitting and reglued together, small crack across Chi Rho, else excellent
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Roman Chi Rho Redware Oil Lamp
Estimate $400 - $600
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