Table lamp Falcon

Description Item no TM0151UL Copper bronze finish The "Falcon Table Lamp" by Eichholtz pays tribute to a bronze falcon (ca. 1200–1220) forged in southern Italy and now in the collection of The Cloisters, The Met's location dedicated to the art and architecture of the Middle Ages. This skillfully cast figure has been associated with the Hohenstaufen emperors, a Germanic dynasty ruling over territories belonging to modern-day Germany and Italy. This proud avian likeness, which perhaps decorated a throne or the top of a tent pole, is reimagined as the base of this lamp, crowned with a linen-mix shade handmade in the Netherlands. The lamp stands at a height of 35.43 inches, with a maximum width of 19.69 inches. HISTORIC PROVENANCE The Table Lamp Falcon takes its form from a southern Italian cast-bronze falcon that dates to the 13th century and is said to have been found in Italy in 1925. Now in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, this falcon has been associated with the Germanic dynasty of Hohenstaufen emperors, who ruled over much of what are now Germany and Italy. While the emperors were known to carry staffs with eagles on top of them, this sculpture is thought to have decorated a throne or other piece of furniture. It appears to specifically depict a gerfalcon, which suggests a connection to Emperor Frederick II, who wrote about the aristocratic art of falconry and pursed it as a sport. The Table Lamp Falcon has been precisely crafted with a copper-bronze finish and a linen-mix shade handcrafted in the Netherlands. Dimensions W. 5.31″ | max W. 15.75″ | H. 29.72″ Shade: Bottom Ø 15.35″ | Top Ø 11.81″ | H. 12.99″ Net weight (lbs) 7.27 Please note that the reference dimensions are indicated as follows: All mentioned dimensions are approximate and may vary by up to 2%. Specifications General info Copper bronze finish Extra info Including linen mix shade Fabric composition 67% viscose | 33% linen Lamp holder E26 Lamp holder qty 1 Light bulbs included Not included Voltage 110 Volt Indoor/outdoor Indoor use/dry locations only Origin Netherlands