Glass Lamp Mid-14th century Glass, enamel, gilt A typical example of Egyptian articles of the 13th and 14th centuries, this marvellous glass lamp is decorated with multicoloured enamel and an inscription including the name of the person who commissioned it. Also characteristic of the time is the enamel pattern between the medallions on the body of the lamp. Such lamps were suspended on chains, and a candle or a wick with oil were placed inside it.