Christian terracotta lamp displaying the Chi Rho monogram above a
concentric circle on the discus and surrounded by an elaborate design.
c.5th Century A D from Roman North Africa, probably Tunisia.

Length: 14 cm

Condition : Complete with good detail

The Chi Rho  is an ancient Christian symbol formed by overlapping the first two Greek letter – Chi (X) and Rho (P) – of the word Christos (Christ). It was used by early Christians as a secret sign and later popularised by the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great.