A Hellenistic Oil Lamp, ancient Pottery. 330 BC. SILK CARPET

A Hellenistic Oil Lamp, ancient Pottery. 330 BC. SILK CARPETSize: 10x6 cm. 3. 9x2. 3 inch. The Hellenistic oil lamps are the first to be fully closed and made using a mould. During the Hellenistic Period and from this point on, the neck was made much longer than the body. It was during this period that the body was given molded or engraved geometric designs. Pottery oil lamps were made in three different ways. They could be handmade, wheel made, or made by mold. The use of molds became increasingly popular but

They continued their search for days when their prayers were finally answered

there has always been “The Festival of Lights”

The Sunday before Pascha (Easter) — the Entry into Jerusalem or Flowery/Willow/Palm Sunday

CIRCA 1850

22x25 inch

which makes it difficult to find an example that is fully and evenly struck

LAST PART OF THE 19TH CENTURY

And John tried to prevent Him

the icon became known as "three-handed" (Tricherousa)

There is significant diversity in the Marian beliefs and devotional practices of major Christian traditions

Length is 5 inches

Size: height= 5