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Catalog Number

CAS 0216-0042A-C   CAS 0216-0042A-C; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Three part lamp; Base is circular plate with a raised scalloped rim; Hexagonal pedestal base rests on six legs and narrows to a smaller hexagon pierced with floral motifs on each side, then flares to a six sided pear shaped stand; Oil reservoir cup, which sits atop base, has sides flattened to form six panels; Three spouts, on every other side, extend from reservoir; Wooden rod holds pieces in place.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.2, Max Diam = 20.5