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Catalog Number CAS 0216-0155A-J   CAS 0216-0155A-J; Lamp
Category Carvings; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
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County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Wood; Metal: Brass; Lacquer; Paint
Description Lamp consisting of wooden tower frame with open base and 3 three round shelves, one above the other and all painted in red lacquer with gold trim; Each shelf holds a round, shallow brass saucer shaped oil burner which, in turn, sits in a round, brass drip cup; Each oil burner saucer holds a small brass finial; Used in pairs, one on each side of home shrines.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 38.6, Max Diam = 11.4