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Catalog Number

CAS 0216-0152   CAS 0216-0152; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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Maker's Name
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