Cross-Shaped Hanging Lamp

Unknown

14th century · Copper alloy · Medieval Art

Lamps provided light in churches, especially for the reading of the Gospels, sermons, and select texts and for the display of icons and relics.

Artist

Unknown

Date

14th century

Medium

Copper alloy

Culture

Byzantine

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Klejman, 1965