For centuries, lamps have illuminated the path of civilization: they have guided great thoughts through the night, and stood vigil with lonely passions. A metaphor for joy  More »

For centuries, lamps have illuminated the path of civilization: they have guided great thoughts through the night, and stood vigil with lonely passions. A metaphor for joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, the lamp is one of the most enduring and useful of human inventions. This simple coin, minted in a time of struggle, is nonetheless adorned with images of peace and hope. It remains as a proud token of man's desire to live free. Like the lamp, it is symbolic of an ancient dream, a faith in mankind that has survived and prospered through the centuries. - (PF.1290)   « Less

A lamp such as this might have lit homes in the Holy Land during the lifetime of Christ. A metaphor for joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated  More »

A lamp such as this might have lit homes in the Holy Land during the lifetime of Christ. A metaphor for joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the path of civilization for centuries. They have guided great thoughts through the night and stood vigil with lonely passions. In the presence of this simple object, we are in touch directly with a vanished world, with the homes and temples once warmed by its glow, with the people who drew comfort from its light. Yoday it remains as an enduring symbol of man's desire to conquer the darkness. - (PF.1683)   « Less

A lamp such as this might have lit homes in the Holy Land during the lifetime of Christ. A metaphor for joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated  More »

A lamp such as this might have lit homes in the Holy Land during the lifetime of Christ. A metaphor for joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the path of civilization for centuries. They have guided great thoughts through the night and stood vigil with lonely passions. In the presence of this simple object, we are in touch directly with a vanished world, with the homes and temples once warmed by its glow, with the people who drew comfort from its light. Today it remains as an enduring symbol of man's desire to conquer the darkness. - (PF.1684)   « Less

A lamp such as this might have lit homes in the Holy Land during the lifetime of Christ. A metaphor for joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated  More »

A lamp such as this might have lit homes in the Holy Land during the lifetime of Christ. A metaphor for joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the path of civilzation for centuries. They have guided great thoughts through the night and stood vigil with lonely passions. In the presence of this simple object, we are in touch directly with a vanished world, with the homes and temples once warmed by its glow, with the people who drew comfort from its light. Today it remains as an enduring symbol of man's desire to conquer the darkness. - (PF.1685)   « Less

A lamp such as this might have lit homes in the Holy Land during the lifetime of Christ. A metaphor for joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated  More »

A lamp such as this might have lit homes in the Holy Land during the lifetime of Christ. A metaphor for joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the path of civilization for centuries. They have guided great thoughts through the night and stood vigil with lonely passions. In the presence of this simple object, we are in touch directly with a vanished world, with the homes and temples once warmed by its glow, with the people who drew comfort from its light. Today it remains as an enduring symbol of man's desire to conquer the darkness. - (PF.1691)   « Less

A lamp such as this might have burned in the Holy Land during the lifetime of Christ. A metaphor for joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the  More »

A lamp such as this might have burned in the Holy Land during the lifetime of Christ. A metaphor for joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the path of civilization for centuries. They have shed light on mundane and extraordinary events alike, guiding great thoughts through the night, and standing vigil with lonely passions. In the presence of this simple object, we are in touch directly with a vanished world, with the rooms and shrines once warmed by its glow, with the people who drew comfort from its light. Today it remains as an enduring symbol of man's desire to conquer the darkness. - (PF.1767)   « Less

A lamp such as this might have burned in the Holy Land during the lifetime of Christ. A metaphor for joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the  More »

A lamp such as this might have burned in the Holy Land during the lifetime of Christ. A metaphor for joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the path of civilization for centuries. They have shed light on mundane and extraordinary event alike, guiding great thoughts through the night, and standing vigil with lonely passions. In the presence of this simple object, we are in touch directly with a vanished world, with the rooms and shrines once warmed by its glow, with the people who drew comfort from its light. Today it remains as an enduring symbol of man's desire to conquer the darkness. - (PF.1771)   « Less

A lamp such as this might have burned in the Holy Land during the lifetime of Christ. A metaphor for joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the  More »

A lamp such as this might have burned in the Holy Land during the lifetime of Christ. A metaphor for joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the path of civilization for centuries. They have shed light on mundane and extraordinary events alike, guiding great thoughts through the night, and standing vigil with lonely passions. In the presence of this simple object, we are in touch directly with a vanished world, with the rooms and shrines once warmed by its glow, with the people who drew comfort from its light. Today it remains as an enduring symbol of man's desire to conquer the darkness. - (PF.1773)   « Less

Seljuk Bronze Double-Wicked Oil Lamp - LO.890, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 11 th Century AD to 12 th Century AD, Dimensions: 6.25" (15.9cm) high x 6.75" (17.1cm) wide,  More »

Seljuk Bronze Double-Wicked Oil Lamp - LO.890, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 11 th Century AD to 12 th Century AD, Dimensions: 6.25" (15.9cm) high x 6.75" (17.1cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Seljuk, Medium: Bronze, Cast and engraved copper alloy oil lamp with a closed body, inspired by Byzantine prototypes, two long covered wicks with spade-shaped mouth, a small thumb-piece, a large ring- handle projecting straight up with a three- dimensional bird on top. The globular body flattened and bearing an openwork foliage band on the shoulder. In the centre a circular hole, covered by a perforated domed lid with raised knob hinged at the back of the opening. On both sides of the body, a small three-lobed palmette projecting handle. The lamp is supported by a tall detachable base with large splayed foot, a feature encountered mostly in Khurasan, and a collared straight neck. On the foot, an incised band of foliage scrolls with dotted perforations, a row of incised simple palmettes leading to a bulging collar and a plain neck.   « Less

A lamp such as this might have burned in the Holy Land during the lifetime of Christ. A metaphor for joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the  More »

A lamp such as this might have burned in the Holy Land during the lifetime of Christ. A metaphor for joy and prosperity, for hope, for life itself, lamps have illuminated the path of civilization for centuries. They have shed light on mundane and extraordinary events alike, guiding great thoughts through the night, and standing vigil with lonely passions. In the presence of this simple object, we are in touch directly with a vanished world, with the rooms and shrines once warmed by its glow, with the people who drew comfort from its light. Today it remains as an enduring symbol of man's desire to conquer the darkness. - (PF.1774)   « Less