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.