Lamp

Unknown

4th–5th century · Earthenware; molded · Islamic Art

Inexpensive clay lamps, made from molds, provided light for most people. Religious images used as decoration, were thought to offer protection for their owner

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th–5th century

Medium

Earthenware; molded

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. G. W. Neville and Miss Cardwell, 1906