
3 1 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 23cm
Description
This is an example of one of the earliest lamps ever found. Most lamps like this were fuelled by oil, both vegetable and mineral. This example was found in Egypt and used a primitive form of wick to soak up the oil so that it burned slowly and evenly.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10214537
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