Photo © Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by Avraham Hay |
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Glass oil lamps with wick holders suspended by bronze hanging devices
Shlomi & Evron, Western Galilee; Visitation Church, Ein Kerem, Jerusalem, Israel 5th - 7th century Glass, bronze H (oil lamp): 8 - 12 cm; H (hanging device): 16.5 - 34 cm Israel Museum, Jerusalem Israel Antiquities Authority Accession number: 69.26.332 IAA 38-2120, 51-959, 78-2560 |
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Natural light penetrated the church through the high clerestory windows and the windows of the facade, but since liturgical rites were also held in the evening, additional lighting was necessary. Many different types of devices were used, some of which were quite elaborate. On the tables stood bronze lamp stands, which supported oil lamps. In some cases, the stands were so tall they could be placed directly on the floor. Publications: Israeli, Yael, and Mevorach, David, Cradle of Christianity, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2000, English / Hebrew Exhibition: Cradle of Christianity, Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel, Spring 2000 - Winter 2001 Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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