Title: Clay roman oil lamp

 

Dimensions (cm): 4.3x9x12.7

 

Artist: Oliver Godtfeldt-Smith

 

Editor:  Stephanie Bartussevics

 

Region: Europe

 

Description:

Oil lamps are most commonly associated with Roman society as they were used by all Romans from all aspects of life. Candles made a cheap and short source of light but for daily use, oil lamps were a simple and effective solution