roman oil lamp lion

roman oil lamp lionThe oil lamp is crafted after an original from the 1st century AD. It is decorated with the depiction of an exotic lion. Oil lamps were the main source of artificial light during the Roman Empire and afterwards, having been produced in a large diversity of forms. Lamps such as this were utilised from as early as the period of the Roman Republic. Olive oil was originally employed as fuel, though this oil lamp may of course also be burnt with modern

The pendant is based on a Thors hammer that was found in ödeshög

France and other Celtic countries

He won international fame with his declaration of Arbroath in 1320

The pouch is well-suited to carrying a mobile phone and other basic items

The blade is semi-sharp

The shield is carried by means of two leather straps and is lined on the back for additional comfort

The two crossed shoulder straps give the dress a playful look

Swords of this type were employed throughout the British Isles during the 17th century

The lantern is crafted from brass after a 14th-century original

the armour is fastened by means of the lacing strings

A beautiful traditional sgian dubh by Windlass Steelcrafts

This is how real medieval life looked