Alabaster Lamp Hand Carved in Italy

A genuine alabaster lamp hand carved in Italy.  The lamp measures 3 1/4" wide and 10" high to the top of the lamp base and 12 1/2" to the top of the socket.  The lamp comes without a harp or shade, and is in working condition. Choosing the Right Lamp Shade for a Lamp Base There are many lamp shade sizes and styles (empire, oval, drum, square) and luckily, there are simple equations and guidelines to ensure that your lamp shade looks correct on your lamp base.  First, consider the shape of the lamp.  A lamp looks best when matched with a shade that has a similar shape.  So, if the base is round, a round lamp shade (empire or drum) is the most appropriate shape.  A square or angular base looks great with a square lamp shade, and so on.  As for the math: Start by measuring your lamp base.  Measure across the widest point, and then measure the height from the bottom to the top (excluding the light socket).  The shade width should be twice as wide as the base and about 2/3 the height of t