Lamp
Lamp
Place of OriginSyria (Damascus)
DateEarly 20th century
DimensionsH: 7 7/16 in. (18.9 cm); Rim Diam: 3 in. (7.7 cm); Body Diam: 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm)
MediumFree blown glass, enamel and gilt decoration.
ClassificationGlass
Object number
1977.24
Not on View
DescriptionColorless, with light greenish tinge; cylindrical shape; flared, flat rim; body decorated with wide band of gilt Islamic characters edged with orange; above and below separated by blue zigzag, motifs in blue and gilt; base with high kick, to support wick holder on interior.
Early 20th century
Mid-14th century
Mid-14th century
9th-10th century ?
4th century CE
Late fourth to early fifth century
about 1590-1600
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