1,600-year-old bronze foot-shaped lamp from Byzantine Syria reveals early Christian symbolism
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Kristina Killgrove
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A rare 1,600-year-old bronze oil lamp shaped like a sandaled right foot from the Byzantine Empire (fifth century, Syria) is examined. The foot-shaped lamp held multilayered Christian symbolism, including representing enlightenment (light overcoming darkness), Christian pilgrimage (feet of those spreading the Gospel), and humility (feet washing). The lamp is currently held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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bsky1,600-year-old bronze foot-shaped lamp from Byzantine Syria reveals early Christian symbolismlivescience.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThis rare, foot-shaped oil lamp had multiple layers of meaning in early Christianity, including symbolizing enlightenment and Christian pilgrimage.
People in the Byzantine Empire liked to make bronze lamps in many shapes, but this foot-shaped lamp is rare.
The lamp is currently held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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