Oil lamp Shaped Ship

Reproduction of object of Roman art, reproduction of a lamp functioning of the century. DC-shaped vessel, was worked to illuminate large local because it has more points of flame about 5 per side.

Details:
- Material: terracotta sculpture
- Height: approx. 10cm.
- Length: approx. 25 m.
- Features: excellent resistance to all weather conditions: sun, rain, wind, frost, ice and durability in time.

The product of terracotta, reproduction of object of roman art.
The product of terracotta, reproduction is made, following with great care and attention the traditional techniques, diffused in Roman times and abandoned with time.

the Greeks and Romans used the clay oil lamp, a covered bowl, with a spout for the wick, this reduced contamination and spillage, handles were often added, and holes for ventilation.

Reproduction a lamp similar to the lamps of the classical age, can be used as models of antiquity admirably recreate the mysterious atmosphere of the nights of the past. Thanks to a special coating, obtained by decanting the clay according to Greek and Roman techniques, the lamp is waterproof. The oil on the inside does not ooze, so that the flame, depending on the size of the container, can burn for the duration of olive oil.

Oil lamp, I sec. A.D., Ostia, Museo Ostiense. Oil lamp ship-shaped, with loop terminal curl. At the center of Isis on a pedestal, with sistrum in right, cist and uraeus on the left. The figure is closed between two Corinthian columns. The image of the goddess on a boat connects to its role as protector of the sea and boats. These prerogatives of the goddess gave rise to the ceremony Navigium Isidis, whose culminating event was the launching of a ship full of offers (Metamorphoses, XI, 9).

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Entirely handmade terracottas, we follow the Ancient Greek and Roman techniques: Every piece is therefore unique.