Cast Reproduction of a Rooster Lamp Finial

1968.05.0041

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Cast Reproduction of a Rooster Lamp Finial   (1968.05.0041)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Furnishings
  2. :
  3. Lighting Equipment
  4. :
  5. Other Lighting Accessories
Artist/Maker Paper label adhered to base: "Authentic Reproductions, Alva Studios, New York, N.Y."
Geographic Location
Period/Date Byzantine Empire, 6th century
Culture Greek?, Byzantine

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 7.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 5.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 3.9 cm
Weight 80 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal--Bronze, Plant--Wood, Paper, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Printing
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Harley J. McKee
Reproduction yes
Reproduction Information Original is located in the Dumbarton Oaks Research Library of Harvard University.

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