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Hanging Oil Lamp

Hanging Oil Lamp

Unknown

Artist
Unknown (Byzantine)
Title
Hanging Oil Lamp
Date
ca. 6th century
Medium
Mold-blown glass
Dimensions
4 1/2 in. H Overall
Credit
Evjue Foundation Fund purchase
Accession No.
1977.102
Classification
Glass
Geography
Syria

Related

likely after 1960, James Bomford (England); 9 March 1977, lent by Gawain McKinley Ancient and Decorative Arts (New York, NY) to the Elvehjem Art Center; August 1977, sold by Gawain McKinley Ancient and Decorative Arts (New York, NY) to the Elvehjem Art Center [now called Chazen Museum of Art] [last researched by Chazen staff February 2023]

  • Chazen Museum of Art. "Bulletin 2003-2007." Madison: Chazen Museum of Art, 2010. p. 34, no. 26
  • Schörle, Katia. "Ancient Greek and Roman Glass in the Chazen Museum of Art." Bulletin 2003-2007. Chazen Museum of Art (2010): 28-35. pp. 28-35, no. 26

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