Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0216-0122 | |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps | |
| Object Name | Lamp | |
| Culture | Hindu (East Indian) | |
| Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
| Country | India | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | 1700s | |
| Collection Name | Allen Collection of Lamps | |
| Materials | Metal: Brass | |
| Description | A filigree globe with incised feather and floral motifs; The globe opens along the equator on a hinge; A hook secures globe shut; Inside, a hemispherical oil reservoir with a small opening is suspended by a gyroscopic balancing contraption; These lamps were rolled and thrown during use; The gyroscope would ensure that the flame would remain upright regardless of the position of the globe. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 11.0 | |