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Oil lamp vegetable terminal.

Islamic, 600 - 1000 AD

Bronze

Good condition, see photos.

17 cm long and 14 cm height

Provenance: Private collection, Roubaix, France, 1970s.

Lucernae in silk bronze are a particular category of artifacts that combine functionality with aesthetics, typically associated with the ancient cultures of the Mediterranean, especially in periods ranging from the Iron Age to the Roman period. The word “lucerna” refers to an oil lamp, used to illuminate spaces in times when there were no modern sources of electric light. As for the silk bronze lucernas, this term can refer to a specific type of bronze used to make these artifacts, or to a particular region or style related to metal casting traditions.

Silam bronze is a copper alloy that includes a significant amount of tin and other elements, which gives it particular properties such as greater durability, corrosion resistance and excellent castability. The bronze skylights, made with this alloy, were highly valued for their strength and the elegance of their design.

The design of these lanterns, which often contained several compartments for the oil and a space for the wick, varied considerably according to the culture and the period in which they were made. Some lanterns displayed simple forms, while others exhibited intricate ornamental details, such as mythological figures, scenes of daily life or plant motifs. These pieces were both functional and decorative, and their use was not only limited to homes, but also to temples, tombs and places of worship.

In terms of their manufacture, the silk bronze skylights were cast using molds, a technique that made it possible to produce a large quantity of these artifacts. The casting process required skill, as the bronze had to be melted at high temperatures to be poured into molds and then properly cooled to obtain the desired shape.

In addition to their practical use, bronze skylights also had a symbolic value. In some cultures, such as the Roman, they were associated with light as a symbol of life and spirituality. In religious rituals, skylights were used to illuminate altars and sacred spaces, making these objects not only everyday tools but also elements charged with spiritual meaning.

In short, the silumin bronze skylights reflect not only the advances in ancient metallurgy, but also the ability of ancient civilizations to create functional objects that, at the same time, had a significant aesthetic and symbolic charge.

600 - 1000 AD

Islamic Bronze Oil lamp 17 cm L. 600 - 1000 AD

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