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Catalog Number

CAS 0216-0018   CAS 0216-0018; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
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County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1368-1644
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description Deep bowl shaped lamp with white "Blanc de chine" glaze from the Ming Dynasty; Rim is curved slightly inward; High wick stem, top of which is flush with lamp rim; Small round base; Except for the glaze, lamp is undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.3, Max Diam = 12.0