© Bruce M. White, 2009.

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© Bruce M. White, 2009.

© Bruce M. White, 2009.

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

Collections

Greek and Roman Art

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Solidus with D.N. Leo Perpet Aug. Helmeted and Cuirassed with Bust Facing Holding Spear and Shield (Obverse) and Vigtoria AUGGG. Victory Standing Holding Long Cross. In Ex. CONOB (Reverse)

457-474 CE

© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University

Coin with Bust (Obverse) and Cross (Reverse)

641-668 CE

© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University

Solidus with D.N. Leo Perpet Aug. Helmeted and Cuirassed and Bust Facing Holding Spear and Shield (Obverse) and Vigtoria AUGGG. Victory Standing Holding Long Cross. In Ex. CONOB (Reverse)

457-474 CE

© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University

Coin with Greek Cross and Bust of Emperor

9th Century CE

© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University

Slipper Lamp with Cross

6th-mid 7th Century CE

© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University

Half Follis with Bust (Obverse) and Cross on Tiers (Reverse)

ca. 330-1453

© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University

Coin with Two Busts Facing (Obverse) and Cross (Reverse)

ca. 330-1453 CE

© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University

Coin: Solidus of Maurice Tiberius: Obverse: Bust Holding Labarum with Cross and Inscribed MAUR TIB.P.P.AUG; Reverse: Inscribed Victori AAUGG with Victory Holding Cross and Mappa

ca. 330-1453

© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University

Two Liturgical Crosses

6th-8th Century CE

© Bruce M. White, 2010.

Stamp with the Baptism of Christ in Jordan

5th Century CE

© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University

527-565 CE

© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University

527-565 CE

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