Holy Land Pottery Oil Lamp glass and the Leseai

and the Leseai

At the foundation of Fon cosmology stands Nana Buluku

Handbook of the Cesnola Collection of Antiquities from Cyprus

A museum-quality piece that would enhance any collection of Chinese antiquities

or metal—suggesting a preciousness beyond mere ornament

Holy Land Pottery Oil Lamp glass and the LeseaiUmayyad Empire, Early Byzantine Period, c. 600700 AD, Holy Land This stunning mold made terracotta oil lamp is a masterpiece of ancient craftsmanship from the transitional period between the Byzantine Empire and the rise of the Umayyad caliphate. Its pointed oval body, accentuated by a prominent conical handle, embodies the elegance and utility of early lamp designs. The top of the lamp features a large filling hole (discus) encircled by a pronounced