Ochre Glazed Conscience Vessel Lamp

An ochre glazed terracotta ‘conscience’ vessel with four loop handles mounted as a lamp. French, c. late 19th century. Supplied with an off-white dupion silk shade.

In the 15th century, monks went from house to house requesting olive oil for the poor. They collected this in jars with a rope attached through the handles, carried by donkey or mule. Each individual donated an amount of oil, according to their conscience - giving birth to the name of this type of jar.

H43 cm (including shade)

H28 cm (to top of bulb holder)

Shade diameter 30cm

£695.00