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Lamp stand

6th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Lamp stand
  • Date: 6th century
  • Culture: Byzantine
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: Overall (with 47.100.43): 23 5/8 x 7 x 6 7/16 in. (60 x 17.8 x 16.4 cm)
    Lamp only 47.100.43: 7 1/4 x 7 x 3 1/16 in. (18.4 x 17.8 x 7.8 cm)
    Picket base only (47.100.44): 18 3/16 x 6 7/16 in. (46.2 x 16.4 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Bronze
  • Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1947
  • Object Number: 47.100.44
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters
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