ANTIQUE BYZANTINE OIL LAMP 330AD-640AD HELLENISTIC PERIOD along with the four Evangelists

along with the four Evangelists displayed on the four corners

third gold leaf

Bezant was originally a relatively pure gold coin issued in the Late Roman Empire

the icons visibly depict the invisible glory and identity of Jesus: through His halo

ANTIQUE BYZANTINE OIL LAMP 330AD-640AD HELLENISTIC PERIOD along with the four EvangelistsANTIQUE BYZANTINE OIL LAMP 330AD 640AD CAME ON THE BACK OLD BYZANTINE LETTER MEANING OF THE LETTER (LET THE SUN SHINE ON ME) SIZE: 8X6 CM Byzantine oil lamp CAME WITH CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY Date: 330 640 AD. Place: Found in Israel. During the Byzantine era, lamps became more decorative, with Jewish and Christian symbols reflecting the beliefs of the lamp owners. This 'Jewish' lamp has a Menorah