ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Lamp with Cross Finial and Stand

AAT Object Form/Functionstands (support objects)

AAT Object Form/Functionlamps (lighting devices)

CultureByzantine

PeriodEarly Byzantine

Date4th-6th Century CE

MediumBronze

Credit LineGift of Sally and Joe Gladden in honor of Michael Berger, Carl Holladay, Carol Newsom, and Richard Valantasis, 2008 Woolford B. Baker Service Award recipients

Dimensions6 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. (15.9 x 8.9 cm)

Object number2007.022.001A/B

Exhibition HistoryMonsters, Demons & Winged Beasts: Composite Creatures in the Ancient World, Michael C. Carlos Museum, February 5 - June 19, 2011 (A only)
MCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, November 17, 2014 - Present

ProvenanceWith Christopher Hipp, Minnesota, 1980s. Purchased by MCCM from Fortuna Fine Arts, Ltd., New York, New York.

Status

On view

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