Tapered Acanthus Leaf hanging light in painted iron with gold leaf accents, 4 lights, Old World glass. Available in 60 colors. Contact us for other sizes and finishes. Size shown:18-1/2"W x 49-1/2"H. NOTE: MUST SHIP BY TRUCK. The acanthus leaf originated from carved ivory in Egypt in the 14th century. Leaf borders and scroll motifs were used extensively in the arts and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome. During the Italianate Victorian Period of Lighting (circa 1860 - 1885) the acanthus leaves were carved out of a flat surface by using a sharpened spoon.