{"product_id":"roman-glassblowers-workshop-lamp","title":"Roman Glassblower Oil Lamp","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted Replica Roman Glassblower Oil Lamp – Inspired by a Rare Find from Slovenia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis handcrafted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoman Oil Lamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is inspired by a remarkable archaeological discovery that offers a rare glimpse into the working lives of ordinary Roman craftspeople. The original lamp, which inspired our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuseum Quality Replica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, was discovered at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpodnje Škofije, near Koper in Slovenia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Dating to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esecond half of the 1st century AD or the beginning of the 2nd century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it preserves a fascinating snapshot of ancient craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecovered during archaeological excavations in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2002 and 2003\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the lamp was lifted from the earth that had protected and concealed it for nearly 2,000 years. It was discovered in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoman cremation grave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it had been placed alongside the remains of someone whose passing was marked with care and ceremony. As was common in the Roman world, the burial ground lay beside an important road, where travellers passing between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquileia, Tergeste (modern Trieste) and Pola (modern Pula)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e would have been reminded of those who had gone before them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough Roman oil lamps are relatively common archaeological finds, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe decoration on this example makes it particularly special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the centre of the lamp is a detailed depiction of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoman glassblowing furnace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, flanked by two craftspeople engaged in glass production. One figure sits on a low stool, using a blowpipe to shape molten glass, while the other appears to be assisting with the process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe furnace itself is divided into two sections, with a lower opening for feeding the fire and an upper chamber where the glass was heated. These small details provide valuable clues about the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etools, techniques and working practices of Roman glassmakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Perhaps most remarkably, a modern glassblower would recognise many of the tools and techniques being used in this ancient workshop, a wonderful reminder that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewe are more closely connected to the people of the past than we might imagine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemarkably, this is one of only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree known Roman oil lamps depicting this particular glassworking scene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Similar examples have been discovered in Croatia and Italy, but the Slovenian lamp is the best preserved, retaining details that have helped archaeologists interpret the others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cremation grave also contained fragments of several small glass vessels, known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebalsamaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly used for perfumes and oils. This raises an intriguing question: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecould the person buried here have been connected to the glassmaking trade?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perhaps a glassblower, a merchant or someone whose life was closely associated with glass production. We cannot know for certain, but the combination of objects certainly invites us to wonder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor us at Potted History, this lamp holds a particular fascination. 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If your order includes both 'Add to Basket' and 'Pre-order' items, they will be shipped together once all items are ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3980\" data-start=\"3962\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3978\" data-start=\"3966\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4227\" data-start=\"3981\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4049\" data-start=\"3981\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4005\" data-start=\"3983\"\u003eStandard shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sent via \u003cstrong data-end=\"4046\" data-start=\"4015\"\u003esecond-class postal service\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4153\" data-start=\"4050\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4072\" data-start=\"4052\"\u003eFaster delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you require \u003cstrong data-end=\"4112\" data-start=\"4088\"\u003efirst-class shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e, please contact us for a custom quote.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4227\" data-start=\"4154\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4178\" data-start=\"4156\"\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure it arrives in \u003cstrong data-end=\"4224\" data-start=\"4203\"\u003eperfect condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4356\" data-start=\"4229\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4354\" data-start=\"4229\"\u003eOwn a piece of Roman history – order your replica oil lamp today and bring the light of the ancient world into your home!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor those who would like to explore the archaeology behind this remarkable object, we recommend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrena Lazar (2006), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Oil Lamp from Slovenia Depicting a Roman Glass Furnace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe paper includes photographs and archaeological illustrations of the original lamp, along with a discussion of the other known examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.academia.edu\/213752\/An_oil_lamp_from_Slovenia_depicting_o_Roman_glass_furnace_Vjesnik_APD_2006?auto=download\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead the archaeological paper on Academia.edu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potted History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60258287485312,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/6388\/9250\/files\/GlassblowerLamp_42_SQ.jpg?v=1793287889","url":"https:\/\/potted-history.co.uk\/products\/roman-glassblowers-workshop-lamp","provider":"PottedHistory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}