BZ.1950.39, Lantern in the Form of a Domed Building

Byzantine Collection, Dumbarton Oaks Museum

Islamic, twelfth century

Earthenware ceramic, 33 cm x 16 cm x 16.51 cm (13 in. x 6 5/16 in. x 6 1/2 in.)

Mildred and Robert Woods Bliss acquired this lantern from the Beirut dealer Elias (Elie) Bustros through Royall Tyler on August 1 and September 14, 1949; the Blisses gave the lantern to Dumbarton Oaks in August 1950.