Greek Satyr Oil Lamp
Greek Satyr Oil Lamp
Greek Satyr Oil Lamp
Greek Satyr Oil Lamp
Greek Satyr Oil Lamp
Greek Satyr Oil Lamp
Greek Satyr Oil Lamp
Greek Satyr Oil Lamp
Greek Satyr Oil Lamp
Greek Satyr Oil Lamp
Greek Satyr Oil Lamp
Greek Satyr Oil Lamp
Greek Satyr Oil Lamp
Greek Satyr Oil Lamp

Greek Satyr Oil Lamp

£14.00
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Handcrafted Replica Hellenistic Oil Lamp – Inspired by an Original from Cyprus

Details

This charming oil lamp is based on an original found by archaeologists in Cyprus, now part of the collections at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Made during the Hellenistic period, the lamp is beautifully decorated with rosettes and a satyr’s head—and we think he is rather fabulous!

Part human and part horse, Satyrs are often associated with Dionysos, the fun-loving god of wine, music, dancing, and revelry.

This lamp is both a beautiful artefact and a functional piece of history, offering a unique way to experience ancient lighting techniques.

Wick & Burning Time

A single wick will provide hours of light when used correctly.

If you would like additional wicks, you can purchase spares here: Lamp Wicks

Materials

White Earthenware

Dimensions

Length: Approx. 90 mm

Production

This museum-quality replica has been entirely handmade in Northumberland by Potted History, inspired by original Hellenistic oil lamps.

  • Handcrafted using traditional techniques
  • Made from natural clay, using replicas of ancient tools
  • Fired using authentic methods, ensuring natural variations in surface colour and texture
  • Each piece is unique, just as original ancient pottery would have been

Health & Safety

Before using your lamp, you must read the operating and safety instructions.

  • Burn ONLY OLIVE OIL in your lamp.
  • DO NOT use modern lamp oil or any other flammable liquids.
  • Place the lamp on a stable, non-absorbent, and non-flammable surface, far from any sources of heat.
  • Always snuff out the flame—never blow it out, and never use water to extinguish the flame.
  • DO NOT attempt to move or pick up your lamp while it is lit.
  • Ensure there are no flammable materials above or near the lamp.
  • DO NOT leave the lamp unattended while it is lit.
  • Keep the wick trimmed very short to ensure a clean, bright flame and reduce the risk of fire.
  • This lamp is not a toy—KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
  • Use this lamp at your own risk—we cannot take responsibility for accidents or injuries caused by its use.
  • Extinguish the lamp by snuffing it out with a metal spoon.

Instructions for Use

  1. Adjust the wick so that it does not protrude above the edge of the wick aperture.
  2. Fill the lamp with olive oil through the filler hole in the centre. (Allow the wick to soak for 1 hour before lighting for the first time.)
  3. Light the lamp.
  4. If the flame produces smoke, shorten the wick by gripping it with tweezers through the filler hole and gently turning it round to rewind the wick into the aperture. (Do not adjust while the lamp is lit or the wick is hot.)

Ordering Information

  • 'Add to Basket' Items: Ready to ship immediately.
  • 'Pre-order' Items: Handmade to order within 90 days (longer for international orders). If your order includes both 'Add to Basket' and 'Pre-order' items, they will be shipped together once all items are ready.

Shipping

  • Standard shipping: Sent via second-class postal service.
  • Faster delivery: If you require first-class shipping, please contact us for a custom quote.

Bring the warm glow of antiquity into your home – order your replica oil lamp today!

 

SHIPPING

'Add To Cart' items are ready to send straight away. Please be aware that if bought alongside 'Pre-order' items, your order will be sent when all items are ready. 

'Pre-order' items are made to order, and we will dispatch them as soon as we have handcrafted them for you; this usually takes 90 days, but international orders can take a little longer.

We ship our fabulous replicas worldwide.
Shipping costs are worked out during checkout. They are based on where you are in the world and how heavy your parcel is, which can be very variable.

All items are sent using a second-class postal service. If you wish to have an item sent first class, please contact us for a quote. Many Thanks

RETURNS
If you aren't completely satisfied with your Potted History piece, please get in touch to organise a return. Email us at

clare@rothburycreates.co.uk

Then you can send it back at your own cost in an unused condition within 30 days, and we'll refund you for the cost of the item or items returned. If you include your order number with the returned package, that will speed things up. Please leave any original packaging intact.

Our returns address is:
Potted History, Gregory Court, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7SW

PRODUCT VARIATION

Please be aware that due to items being handmade and finished, colour variations will occur during the making process, and each replica will have some differences.  Also, know that the item photographed may not be the one that you receive, and colours can appear differently on different screens.  Please ensure you look at all the images to get a fully formed idea of the item you are ordering as we try to capture the variations within the images we share.  If you prefer a specific colour variation, please contact us before ordering. 

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