Hanging Lamp in the Form of a Sandaled Right Foot, 5th century

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Hanging Lamp in the Form of a Sandaled Right Foot, 5th century, Made in possibly Syria, Byzantine, Copper alloy, Overall: 5 1/16 x 6 5/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( x x cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy, One of the classical protective images adapted by Christians was the foot, a symbol of good health and healing. These lamps were lit by an oil-soaked wick, inserted through the hole beside the foot’s big toe

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Size: 5222px × 3916px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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