LARGE GREEN BIOT Conscience Vessel Lamp
A monumental, early 20th century green glazed terracotta ‘conscience’ vessel with six loop handles, mounted as a lamp. Produced by the ‘Biot’ ceramics workshop in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region - stamped.
French, c. 1930s.
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.
Rewired for the UK & PAT tested.
H72 cm (including shade)
H49 cm (to top of bulb holder)
Shade diameter 45cm
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