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How does a Roman oil lamp work?
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Roman oil lamps are simply containers filled with oil, in which a wick made up of cloth or rope rests on one end. The other end of the wick comes in contact with the air. When the wick is lit, the oil in it burns and gives out light.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
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