Byzantine Oil Lamp with the Blessing of the Mother of God

Byzantine Oil Lamp with the Blessing of the Mother of God, Syro-Palestinian, ca. 7th-8th Century AD. Round lamp with Greek inscription set in two circles. The inscription is a blessing of the Mother of God. "Blessing of the Mother of God; Inscription of Johannes." On the underside of the lamp is a quatrefoil pattern with scrolling pattern around outer rim. For examples see Bagatti (1964-2), pp. 266-268, #12. Qedem, Monographs of the Institute of Archaeology by Rosenthal & Sivan 1978, #581. Ancient Lamps from the Mediterranean by Srdjan Djuric 1995, #C248. D. 3" (7.6 cm)..