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Catalog Number CAS 0216-0296   CAS 0216-0296; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Spanish
Global Region Europe
Country Spain
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1600s or 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description "Slot" or "Crusie" style lamp constructed from a single piece of iron; Shallow, open, teardrop shaped oil reservoir tapers at one end to form wick spout; Back of reservoir turns upward and extends as short armature, terminating in double circular motif; Rectangular slot in armature is for hanging lamp.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Width = 8.2, Length = 13.8