Conical Lamp
Conical Lamp
Place of OriginAncient Rome
Date4th-5th century
DimensionsH: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); Rim Diam: 3 15/16 in. (10 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.733
Not on View
DescriptionThis pale green glass lamp, made in the 4th–5th century CE, has conical sides, an outsplayed rim, and a concave base. Three coil handles were attached to the upper body and rim. The surface shows blowing spirals, and marks from making are visible, including where excess glass was clipped from the handles.
Probably mid-fifth to mid-sixth century
Late fourth to late fifth century
2nd-4th century CE
Sixth century
about 4th century CE
3rd-4th century CE
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