Roman oil lamp gladiator Decirivs-Bibius

Product description

This oil lamp is a replica of a piece from the 1st–2nd century. It shows a gladiator battle — the gladiators' names are Decirius and Baebius. Gladiators were the classical film stars and pro football players, with a fan base and enormous support. Lamps like this were mainly used between the 1st and 2nd century AD. Oil lamps were the main source of artificial light during the Roman Empire and afterward.

Olive oil was originally used as fuel, but you can also burn this lamp with modern lamp oil. It is fully handmade using two different molds and fired at 1,200 °C. Made from red clay, terra sigillata, it measures 11 x 8 cm. Includes a wick.