Conical Lamp

Conical Lamp

Conical Lamp

Place of OriginRoman Empire

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.

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