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How to Use Oil Lamp/Incense Burner

1) Fill central hole slowly with vegetable oil.

2) Allow wick to soak up oil for at least 2 minutes.

3) Pull up wick as needed before each use.

4) Light.  Stick incense can be placed in the small outer holes hole and lit at the same time if desired.

5) Be sure to douse wick completely when finished or it will keep burning.

HINTS:

• Use olive oil or vegetable oil ONLY.  DO NOT use kerosene or paraffin oil.
• Replace wick with 100% cotton or natural fiber string-no nylon or synthetics, as they will not burn properly.
• Hand wash using mild dish detergent.  Colors will not wash off, as they are chemically bonded to the piece.
• NEVER leave a burning lamp unattended!

ARCHEOLOGICAL INFORMATION: This lamp is based on a Greek/Corinthian design from the 7^th c. BCE, but is not intended to be a historical reproduction. It is press-molded by hand as in ancient times, but finished in a much more modern technique. Styles A and B are decorated with refined colored clay called engobe, and all are fired a second time with clear glaze on the inside and bottom to make the pieces leak proof.

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