Catalog Number |
CAS 0216-0152 | |
Category | Lamps; Pottery | |
Object Name | Lamp | |
Culture | Japanese | |
Global Region | East Asia | |
Country | Japan | |
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Date of Manufacture | early 1900s | |
Collection Name | Allen Collection of Lamps | |
Materials | Clay; Glaze; Cotton string | |
Description | Oil lamp consisting of flat-bottomed, bowl shaped ceramic reservoir with elongated spout extending out from one side to hold wick; Ceramic cone rises from center of reservoir almost to rim level; Interior and exterior surfaces are coated with brown glaze; Multi-plied cotton string wick extends out of spout; Possible leaf-shaped maker's mark is stamped on base. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 5.2, Max Diam = 9.0, Length = 14.6 |