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Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0001   CAS 0216-0001; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Persian (?)
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Iran or Iraq
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 12th century
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Max Diam = 5.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0002   CAS 0216-0002; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Persian (?)
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Iran or Iraq
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 12th century
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description Lamp with hemispherical reservoir and elongated, upturned spout; Handle at back surmounted by bird; Two small lugs on either side of reservoir; Octagonal base; Etched design.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.6, Width = 6.4, Length = 13.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0003   CAS 0216-0003; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Persian
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Iran
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Luristan region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description Oil lamp with shallow, tear drop shaped reservoir with rounded base; Flaring sides, and flat lip; One end of reservoir tapers to point, forming wick channel; Reservoir is supported on 3 very short legs; Triangular tab extends up from rim of reservoir and single loop handle is attached to back of tab.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Width = 6.8, Length = 17.1
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0004   CAS 0216-0004; Lamp
Category Carvings; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Persian (?)
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Iran or Iraq
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 8th-10th century
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.4, Max Diam = 7.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0005   CAS 0216-0005; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Persian (?)
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Iran or Iraq
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description Oil lamp whose reservoir is a deep, round depression in the back of a stylized bird with outstretched wings; Shallow groove that extends from reservoir along bird's tail serves as wick channel; Small knob-like projection on each wing and on head; Trace of incised detailing is evident on one wing; Lamp appears to have originally had some kind of base support.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.5, Width = 10.5, Length = 14.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0006   CAS 0216-0006; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Persian (?)
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Iran or Iraq
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 10th-12th century
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Stone
Description Flat-bottomed, triangular oil lamp with deep, straight sides, carved from single piece of lightweight stone; Exterior sides are decorated with groups of 2 or 3 shallowly incised lines.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.5, Width = 5.3, Length = 12.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0007   CAS 0216-0007; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Persian (?)
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Iran or Iraq
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 12th century
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.1, Max Diam = 10.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0010   CAS 0216-0010; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Zhou Dynasty (111-249 BCE)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.7 (closed), Width = 6.3, Length = 13.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0011   CAS 0216-0011; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 222-537 CE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description Gourd shaped lamp with an elongated, open wick channel; Lamp rests on one leg on the underside on the wick channel and the rounded underside of the oil reservoir; Small triangular tab extends back from rim of reservoir.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.5, Width = 4.9, Length = 13.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0012   CAS 0216-0012; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.3 (closed), Width = 10.2, Length = 12.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0013   CAS 0216-0013; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.9, Max Diam = 7.2, Length = 11.7
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0014   CAS 0216-0014; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.1, Max Diam = 10.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0015A,B   CAS 0216-0015A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.1, Max Diam = 9.5, Length = 10.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0016   CAS 0216-0016; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: pewter?
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.7, Width = 6.5, Rim Diam = 6.3, Length = 11.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0017   CAS 0216-0017; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.9, Width = 5.6, Length = 10.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0018   CAS 0216-0018; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
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

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0019   CAS 0216-0019; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Sung Dynasty (960-1279 CE)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.9, Width = 4.3, Length = 6.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0020   CAS 0216-0020; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Sung Dynasty (960-1279 CE)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.7, Max Diam = 9.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0021   CAS 0216-0021; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.8, Max Diam = 7.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0022A,B   CAS 0216-0022A,B; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze; Fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.7, Max Diam = 4.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0023A,B   CAS 0216-0023A,B; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Sung Dynasty (960-1279 CE)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description Cup shaped oil lamp supported on hollow pedestal that tapers as it rises; Interior and exterior surfaces are covered with pale green glaze from the sung dynasty; Oil reservoir has a very short wick tubular holder located off-center in base of reservoir; Exterior of reservoir is decorated with lotus leaf pattern in shallow relief.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.5, Max Diam = 7.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0024   CAS 0216-0024; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Sung Dynasty (960-1279 CE)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description Two tiered oil lamp with pale green glaze from the Sung Dynasty; Inverted conical base with raised triangular pattern is hollow and supports dish shaped drip basin; Tall, tubular pedestal rises from drip basin to support smaller, but similarly shaped reservoir at top; Exterior sides of reservoir and drip basin and lower half of base are all decorated in embossed pattern of contiguous triangles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.5, Max Diam = 7.4
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0025A,B   CAS 0216-0025A,B; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.8, Width = 10.0, Length = 10.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0026   CAS 0216-0026; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Sung Dynasty (960-1279 CE)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.1, Max Diam = 6.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0027   CAS 0216-0027; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Sung Dynasty (960-1279 CE)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.2, Max Diam = 10.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0028   CAS 0216-0028; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) or early Sung Dynasty (960-1279 CE)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.5, Max Diam = 6.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0029   CAS 0216-0029; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Early Ming Dynasty (1368-1643 CE)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.0, Max Diam = 3.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0030   CAS 0216-0030; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Sung Dynasty (960-1279 CE)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.4, Max Diam = 12.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0031A-C   CAS 0216-0031A-C; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass; Glass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.5, Width = 5.3, Length = 6.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0032   CAS 0216-0032; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Hunan
County
Other Geographic Data Yuchou
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Sung Dynasty (960-1279 CE)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.4, Max Diam = 10.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0033A,B   CAS 0216-0033A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: brass
Description Hanging or standing lamp; Drip basin base with a tall, slender pedestal which supports a covered oil reservoir with a small opening for wick; Reservoir swivels so that lamp may be hung; Handle attached at one end of base, hanging ring attached at the other; Metal is undecorated except for bands around pedestal.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.4, Max Diam = 11.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0034   CAS 0216-0034; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.7, Width = 9.3, Length = 8.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0035   CAS 0216-0035; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.3, Max Diam = 6.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0036A,B   CAS 0216-0036A,B; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.4, Rim Diam = 10.2, Max Diam = 12.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0037   CAS 0216-0037; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.9, Max Diam = 6.5, Length = 6.9
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0038   CAS 0216-0038; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Sung Dynasty (960-1279 CE)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.5, Rim Diam = 8.0, Max Diam = 11.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0039   CAS 0216-0039; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Sung Dynasty (960-1279 CE)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.7, Max Diam = 17.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0040   CAS 0216-0040; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Sung Dynasty (960-1279 CE)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.2, Max Diam = 18.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0041   CAS 0216-0041; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.4, Max Diam = 21.0

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
Other Geographic Data
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
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0043A,B   CAS 0216-0043A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Two part hanging or standing lamp; Slightly concave, curvilinear base of largest part (A) supports long perpendicular arm with round opening at top for hanging; Short arm extends out from midsection of upright arm and supports a round, shallow oil reservoir; Second, slightly larger detached oil reservoir (B) with rounded base and flaring sides and short upright armature rests on base of larger piece; Chinese makers mark is stamped on underside of base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 25.3, Width = 13.5, Thickness = B=4.9, Max Diam = B=8.9, Length = 12.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0044A,B   CAS 0216-0044A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Ch'ien-lung period (1736-1797)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: copper; Enamel
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.2, Width = 8.8, Length = 8.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0045A-C   CAS 0216-0045A-C; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Ch'ien-lung period (1736-1797)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: copper; Enamel
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.6, Width = 7.0, Length = 7.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0046   CAS 0216-0046; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Ch'ien-lung period (1736-1797)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: copper; Enamel
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.6, Max Diam = 9.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0047   CAS 0216-0047; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 39.3, Max Diam = 9.5, Length = 18.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0048   CAS 0216-0048; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description Oil lamp whose reservoir is a deep, round depression in the back of a bird with human head and outstretched wings, supported on 3 short legs; Shallow groove extending from reservoir along bird's tail serves as wick channel; Details on wings are incised, while details on head are both raised and incised.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.8, Width = 7.9, Length = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0049   CAS 0216-0049; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description Vase shaped lamp with a compressed, globular reservoir and tall, tapering neck with flaring rim, all supported by four tall, cylindrical legs; Band of leaf patterns encircles upper half of reservoir.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.0, Width = 5.4, Length = 5.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0050   CAS 0216-0050; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description Oil lamp with small jar-shaped reservoir with low shoulder and short, cylindrical neck with wide mouth; Elongated cylindrical wick spout with upturned distal end extends out from lower sides of reservoir; Reservoir and wick spout are supported on 4 short, fluted legs; Flattened handle rises above its attachment to reservoir rim, then curves downward and is attached at shoulder of reservoir; Sides of reservoir are decorated with incised geometric pattern; Neck of wick channel is incised with herringbone pattern; Two bird figures, one atop the other, are mounted at juncture of reservoir and wick channel.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.8, Width = 6.2, Length = 14.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0051A-C   CAS 0216-0051A-C; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Silver
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.2, Max Diam = 8.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0052   CAS 0216-0052; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Syria
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1600s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.5, Width = 4.4, Length = 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0053   CAS 0216-0053; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Persian
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Syria
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description Oil lamp with round bowl-shaped reservoir on very short footed base and with flaring sides; Sides are pinched on one side to form single wick channel; Raised area in center of reservoir with center depression has stirrup handle attached at rim of raised area and rim of reservoir; Interior and exterior surfaces of lamp are coated with iridescent turquoise glaze.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.5, Width = 10.5, Length = 11.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0054   CAS 0216-0054; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Syria
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Width = 8.3, Length = 11.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0055   CAS 0216-0055; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Syria
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.4, Width = 7.5, Length = 10.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0056   CAS 0216-0056; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Syria
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1600s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description Globular lamp and incense burner mounted on short, squat base; Single wick spout; Pierced dome over reservoir with vent hole at back allows smoke to pass through; Stirrup handle at back; Entire lamp is covered with a blue which has a heavy patina.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.5, Width = 10.2, Length = 15.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0057   CAS 0216-0057; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data Scilly Isles
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 26.5, Width = 13.9, Length = 12.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0058   CAS 0216-0058; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Belgian
Global Region Europe
Country Belgium
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.4, Max Diam = 12.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0059   CAS 0216-0059; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture French
Global Region Europe
Country France
State/Prov./Dist. Normandy
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1600s to 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.7, Width = 8.4, Length = 13.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0060   CAS 0216-0060; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: copper
Description Wall-hanging lamp whose reservoir is a flat bottomed, semi-circular container with hinged lid and extended upright back panel; Spout with tubular wick holder extends from front of reservoir.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.0, Width = 13.2, Length = 11.3
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0061A-C   CAS 0216-0061A-C; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Belgian
Global Region Europe
Country Belgium
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description Spout wick or baker's lamp with flat-bottomed, conical base and tall central cylindrical support pedestal for deep, cup-shaped drip cup with cutaway side section for spout; Elongated and open, cylindrical spout is soldered to drip cup at base of cutaway area; Deep, cup-shaped fuel reservoir with elongated cylindrical spout on side and separate, domed lid sets inside drip cup; Small tab for hanging lamp is attached just below rim of drip cup; Small loop on upper side of drip cup originally held tweezers for pulling wick through channel.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.8, Width = 10.0, Length = 12.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0062   CAS 0216-0062; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Belgian or French
Global Region Europe
Country Belgium or France
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 59.0, Max Diam = 12.4
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0063   CAS 0216-0063; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture French
Global Region Europe
Country France
State/Prov./Dist. Alsace
County
Other Geographic Data City: Avignon
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s to 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 45.0, Width = 14.6, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 12.6
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0064A-C   CAS 0216-0064A-C; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1800
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Silver plated copper; Tin
Description Oil lamp with round fuel reservoir atop tall cylindrical, fluted pedestal on square, tiered base; Reservoir is stamped on side with 3 floral motifs and has separate domed lid of silver plated copper with tinned interior and with a knobbed handle; Lid is stamped around handle with band of overlapping leaf motifs; Two upward-turned spouts with wick holders extend from side holder; A swiveling crescent shaped shade with a scalloped top edge is supported on a heavy gauge wire armature that mounts into cylindrical slot on side of reservoir between the burners.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 37.0, Width = Base=11.4, Max Diam = 9.5, Length = Base=11.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0065   CAS 0216-0065; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data Scilly Isles
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Copper; Brass
Description Ship’s bunk lamp.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.0, Max Diam = 11.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0066A,B   CAS 0216-0066A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture French
Global Region Europe
Country France
State/Prov./Dist. Alsace
County
Other Geographic Data City: Avignon
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.6, Max Diam = 8.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0067A,B   CAS 0216-0067A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture French
Global Region Europe
Country France
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: pewter
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.7, Max Diam = 4.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0068   CAS 0216-0068; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture French
Global Region Europe
Country France
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description "Betty" type lamp (betty taken from the German word for better) consisting of shallow, flat-bottomed, pear shaped, closed grease reservoir; Open cylindrical wick channel extends up through end of cutout section in top cover of reservoir; Remainder of cutout area is covered with hinged lid which can be latched shut by turning rooster figurine; Armature extends up back of reservoir and curves forward; Hook for hanging lamp or impaling it into a timber is attached to end of armature; Bent strip on back hold hook for hanging or impaling.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 27.9, Width = 8.8, Length = 11.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0069A-C   CAS 0216-0069A-C; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture French
Global Region Europe
Country France
State/Prov./Dist. Provence
County
Other Geographic Data City: Arles
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: pewter
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.5, Max Diam = 8.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0070A,B   CAS 0216-0070A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Swiss
Global Region Europe
Country Switzerland
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 80.5 (fully extended), Width = 16.5, Length = 16.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0071   CAS 0216-0071; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Swiss
Global Region Europe
Country Switzerland
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 32.0, Width = 7.1, Length = 11.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0072   CAS 0216-0072; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Polish
Global Region Europe
Country Poland
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.5, Width = 4.6, Length = 16.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0073A,B   CAS 0216-0073A,B; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Dutch
Global Region Europe
Country Netherlands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: copper; Tin; Brass
Description Oil lamp with cylindrical brass oil reservoir with tinned interior and separate domed lid with knob handle; Flat, elongated wick spout with upturned distal end is attached to lower side of reservoir; Rectangular, stationary bale handle is attached to rim of reservoir; Cylindrical device (to which brass hook for hanging lamp is attached with copper rivet) slides back and forth in rectangular slot cut in top of bale handle, possibly to regulate flow of oil to wick, thereby controlling height of flame; Small brass loop on front of reservoir may originally have held tweezers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 26.5, Width = 5.9, Length = 17.3
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0074A,B   CAS 0216-0074A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Dutch
Global Region Europe
Country Netherlands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description Spout wick or baker's lamp with round, tiered base, tall cylindrical center support for deep, cup-shaped drip cup with portion of side wall cut away for spout; Elongated spout is soldered to base of cutaway area; Deep cup-shaped reservoir with flat, hinged half-lid and elongated, cylindrical spout or wick channel sets inside drip cup; Small tab for hanging lamp is attached to rim of drip cup.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.0, Width = 12.3, Length = 19.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0075A,B   CAS 0216-0075A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture German
Global Region Europe
Country Germany
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1600s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 31.0, Max Diam = 11.5, Length = 11.3
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0076   CAS 0216-0076; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture German
Global Region Europe
Country Germany
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description "Pan" lamp consisting of a round, flat drip basin supported on flat, short legged tripod; Rising from center of drip basin, tall, thin armature that terminates in hook for hanging lamp supports shallow, flat-bottomed, pear-shaped reservoir with open top; Reservoir can be raised and lowered along support by means of spring clip.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 33.0, Max Diam = 11.7, Length = 12.2
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0077   CAS 0216-0077; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Italian
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist. Campania, Salerno Province
County
Other Geographic Data City: Ravello
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description Home lamp made of course pottery with white glaze coating; Shallow, flat-bottomed drip saucer has tall cylindrical central spire that supports shallow, bowl-shaped reservoir whose rim is pinched in two places to form wick spouts; Pair of widely looped handles are attached opposite each other at top and midsection of central support pedestal; Exterior surface is painted with wide yellow bands and narrower blue and brown lines and orange stippling.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.9, Max Diam = 13.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0078A-F   CAS 0216-0078A-F; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Italian
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist. Lazio
County
Other Geographic Data City: Rome
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description Tall palace lamp consisting of large round base with tiered pedestal in center supporting large cylindrical oil reservoir and whose height is determined by key at bottom; Chamber from which two curved wick spouts extend is mounted to front of oil reservoir and fitted with sliding cover engraved with crest of the Della Rovre family; Center pedestal extends above oil reservoir and also holds a wick pick, tweezers, scissors and pair of flame snuffers suspended from chains, as well as large round wind baffle that hangs in front of the flame, its height also determined by a key.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 63.5, Max Diam = 31.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0079   CAS 0216-0079; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Italian
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 58.0, Max Diam = 13.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0080A,B   CAS 0216-0080A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Italian
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.0, Max Diam = 11.5
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0081   CAS 0216-0081; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Italian
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist. Sicily, Messina Province
County
Other Geographic Data City: Taormina
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description Majolica ware lamp in the shape of a woman seemingly wearing only a necklace and long sash draped across her shoulder and arm and sitting on horse a horse while holding a double spouted, jar-shaped oil reservoir on her head; Horse's hind legs are modeled together as single piece, and horse is mounted on shallow, round bowl-shaped drip basin; Entire figure is covered with mottled glaze in colors of green, yellow, red, blue, and tan.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.0, Max Diam = 12.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0082A-C   CAS 0216-0082A-C; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Italian
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1400s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 64.0, Max Diam = 19.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0083A,B   CAS 0216-0083A,B; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Italian
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist. Campania
County
Other Geographic Data City: Cava
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description Home lamp of green glazed pottery, consisting of double-spouted, jar-shaped oil reservoir supported on tall, cylindrical pedestal, which rises from shallow round bowl-shaped drip basin with small spout on its rim; Small round lid with center knob fits on oil reservoir; Single loop handle made of two clay coils is attached at base of oil reservoir and to side of pedestal.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.7, Max Diam = 10.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0084   CAS 0216-0084; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Italian
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.3, Max Diam = 5.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0085   CAS 0216-0085; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Italian
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist. Tuscany
County
Other Geographic Data City: Florence
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.3, Max Diam = 7.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0086   CAS 0216-0086; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Italian
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist. Campania
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Capri
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.8 (fully extended), Width = 10.0, Length = 9.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0087   CAS 0216-0087; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture unknown
Global Region Europe
Country Spain
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.5, Width = 8.5, Length = 8.8
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0088A,B   CAS 0216-0088A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Spanish
Global Region Europe
Country Spain
State/Prov./Dist. Granada
County
Other Geographic Data City: Granada
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.6 (fully extended), Max Diam = 6.0, Length = 11.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0089A,B   CAS 0216-0089A,B; 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
Date of Manufacture 1600s or 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description "Slot" or "Crusie" style lamp; Single spouted oil reservoir is teardrop shaped with wick spout at tapering end; Long arm is bolted to reservoir and terminates at top with a stylized, bilaterally symmetrical eagle motif; A tab on back is used to affix long hanging arm of twisted iron.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 55.3, Width = 9.6, Length = 12.8
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0090   CAS 0216-0090; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Spanish
Global Region Europe
Country Spain
State/Prov./Dist. Malaga
County
Other Geographic Data City: Malaga
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 is pinched and elongated at front to form single wick spout; Back of reservoir turns upward and extends as long armature with rectangular cutout for hanging midsection of armature is bent twice at 90 degrees and terminates in cross-like motif.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.0, Width = 8.1, Length = 10.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0091   CAS 0216-0091; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Spanish
Global Region Europe
Country Spain
State/Prov./Dist. Toledo
County
Other Geographic Data City: Toledo
Maker's Name
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 distal end to form wick spout and is flanked on either side with floral or curvilinear motifs at rim; Arm has a rectangular cutout for hanging; Arm bends forward 90 degrees and then upwards 90 degrees to terminate in a stippled circular motif.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.4, Width = 10.3, Length = 9.5
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0092   CAS 0216-0092; 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
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 41.0, Max Diam = 14.2
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0093   CAS 0216-0093; 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
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.0, Max Diam = 11.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0094A,B   CAS 0216-0094A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Arab
Global Region North Africa
Country Morocco
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Fez
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description Hanging or standing lamp made from two pieces of brass; One is folded into large drip basin with two wick spouts and a high, rectangular back panel with scalloped top edge and stamped with large floral motifs; Second brass piece is folded into square reservoir with a wick spout at each corner and support on cylindrical pedestal that is soldered to bottom of drip basin.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.6, Width = 11.8, Length = 9.3
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0095   CAS 0216-0095; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Tunisian
Global Region North Africa
Country Tunisia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description Standing lamp made of course green pottery; Deep round drip basin with scalloped rim is supported on tall, cylindrical pedestal with flaring base; Two small candle holders (?) are mounted on rim of drip basin; Center pedestal continues above drip basin and supports triangular oil reservoir with extended wick spout; Heavy handle attached at rim of oil reservoir rises above rim, then curves downward and is attached to rim of drip basin.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 41.0, Max Diam = 16.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0096   CAS 0216-0096; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region North Africa
Country Morocco
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 51.0, Depth = 1.5, Max Diam = 11.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0097   CAS 0216-0097; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region North Africa
Country Algeria
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 38.0, Width = 27.0, Length = 13.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0098   CAS 0216-0098; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region North Africa
Country Morocco
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Fez
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description Oil lamp with deep, round bowl-shaped drip saucer with central cylindrical support for oval reservoir whose rim is folded inward from two sides to form long, narrow wick channel; Very heavy cylindrical handle is attached to rim of reservoir, rises above its rim and then curves downward and is attached to side of drip saucer; Interior and exterior surfaces are coated with green glaze; Label on bottom reads “North Africa.”
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.5, Width = 10.3, Length = 13.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0099A-E   CAS 0216-0099A-E; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Jewish
Global Region Europe
Country Germany
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 92.0, Max Diam = 27.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0100A,B   CAS 0216-0100A,B; Lamp (menorah)
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp (menorah)
Culture Jewish
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: brass
Description Hanging brass, oil burning menorah or chanukiah, a ceremonial lamp lit during Chanukah ceremonies, consisting of a row of 8 small oil reservoirs (each with a wick spout) set into rectangular drip pan and held in place with pins; Upright openwork back panel of lamp is in shape of a stylized temple or architectural feature and includes two hinged side flaps that can be latched with small hooks; Back panel also includes a 9th oil reservoir, the shamash ("helper" or "servant" - the light from which the others are lit), which is suspended on the back panel with a small toggle and secured with pin.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.5, Width = 6.5, Length = 29.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0101   CAS 0216-0101; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.3, Width = 6.6, Length = 13.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0102   CAS 0216-0102; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 48.0, Width = 7.0, Length = 11.3
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0103A-C   CAS 0216-0103A-C; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 53.0, Max Diam = 21.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0104   CAS 0216-0104; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Hindu (East Indian)
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description Lamp known as Jyoti Deepa, used to light other lamps and to furnish them with oil; Circular, tiered base supports deep round, jar-shaped reservoir; Long handle, terminating in a spade motif, extends from rim and is marked with Hindu (?) inscription along one edge; Pear shaped oil cup extends from rim of reservoir, opposite wide handle; Large spoon with curved handle is attached to rim of reservoir by a chain and is used to dip oil from reservoir to cup.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Width = 7.9, Length = 35.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0105   CAS 0216-0105; Lamp (menorah)
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp (menorah)
Culture Jewish
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: brass
Description Brass, oil burning menorah or chanukiah, a ceremonial lamp lit during Chanukah ceremonies, consisting of row of 8 small oil reservoirs (each with a wick spout) supported on four legs; Lamp can either stand or be hung; Openwork back plate is triangular in shape and includes small hole near top from which a 9th oil reservoir, the shamash ("helper" or "servant" - the light from which the others are lit) would be suspended.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.5, Width = 3.8, Length = 19.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0106   CAS 0216-0106; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Sumatra
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 76.0, Max Diam = 21.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0107A-C   CAS 0216-0107A-C; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Hindu (East Indian)
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Nepal
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass; Iron; Wire; Turquoise
Description Lamp composed of two half brass spheres on iron rims, each heavily pierced and cut out with central deity figure surrounded by 4 smaller figures with elaborate network of entwining flowers whose centers are set with small polished turquoise stones; Two half-spheres lock together to form globe, with small jar-shaped oil burner suspended inside by a gyroscopic mechanism which keeps the flame turned upright no matter the pitch of the globe; These lamps were rolled and thrown during use; Short chain for suspending lamp is attached to brass loop on rim of one half-sphere.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 25.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0108   CAS 0216-0108; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Java
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.4, Width = 17.9, Depth = 2.5, Length = 18.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0109   CAS 0216-0109; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Java
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.4, Max Diam = 11.2
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0110A,B   CAS 0216-0110A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Java
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 36.2, Width = 12.5, Length = 23.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0111A-C   CAS 0216-0111A-C; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Java
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s to 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 47.7, Max Diam = 25.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0112   CAS 0216-0112; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country Korea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description Brass lamp; Base is a drip pan with a stand in the center; On top of stand is a round bowl with a smaller raised lid; The lid has three cut out designs and a ball on top; The wicks were used in two spouts coming out and up on either side and have pan-like rims.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.7, Max Diam = 12.4
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0113A-C   CAS 0216-0113A-C; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country Korea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 29.5, Max Diam = 15.3
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0114A-H   CAS 0216-0114A-H; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country Korea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s to 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 76.0, Max Diam = 28.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0115A,B   CAS 0216-0115A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Java
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.6, Width = 10.7, Length = 14.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0116   CAS 0216-0116; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Java
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description Brass lamp; “Java” stamped on bottom
Dimensions (cm) Height = 40.0, Max Diam = 22.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0117   CAS 0216-0117; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Java
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1650
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 27.0, Max Diam = 13.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0118   CAS 0216-0118; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Java
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.0, Depth = 1.5, Max Diam = 10.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0119   CAS 0216-0119; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Java
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: copper
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.2, Width = 15.9, Length = 23.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0120A,B   CAS 0216-0120A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Bali
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.5, Width = 5.2, Length = 20.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0121   CAS 0216-0121; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Bali
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: copper
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 47.0, Width = 6.6, Length = 6.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0122   CAS 0216-0122; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Hindu (East Indian)
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description A filigree globe with incised feather and floral motifs; The globe opens along the equator on a hinge; A hook secures globe shut; Inside, a hemispherical oil reservoir with a small opening is suspended by a gyroscopic balancing contraption; These lamps were rolled and thrown during use; The gyroscope would ensure that the flame would remain upright regardless of the position of the globe.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0123   CAS 0216-0123; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Nepal
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: brass; Turquoise; Glass; Copper; Tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.8, Width = 14.1, Length = 8.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0124   CAS 0216-0124; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Nepal
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1600s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.0, Width = 11.8, Length = 24.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0125   CAS 0216-0125; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Tibet
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s, probably
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Silver oil lamp; Oil was used in the cup on top; Round base tapers to a plateau then a round protrusion in the center of the stock; The lamp then tapers out; Ornate silver design, rows of raised dots on based; The round center has a flower on each side surrounded by tiny squares; The top part has two rows of a reed-like design with the tops of the trees protruding; Known as a butter lamp, due to use: a wick is created by wrapping cotton around a small stick of wood, one end of which has been whittled to a point; this wick is stuck into a tiny hole at the bottom of the larger reservoir which is then filled with yak butter.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.0, Max Diam = 8.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0126   CAS 0216-0126; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Tibet
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.4, Max Diam = 10.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0127   CAS 0216-0127; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Tibet
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.7, Max Diam = 4.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0128   CAS 0216-0128; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Tibet
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.1, Max Diam = 9.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0129   CAS 0216-0129; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Bali
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: copper
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.0, Width = 7.6, Length = 7.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0130   CAS 0216-0130; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.4, Width = 6.6, Length = 20.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0131   CAS 0216-0131; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1500s, probably
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.4, Width = 6.9, Length = 23.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0132A-F   CAS 0216-0132A-F; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1600s, probably
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.9, Width = 12.1, Length = 18.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0133   CAS 0216-0133; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.5, Width = 27.0, Length = 40.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0134A,B   CAS 0216-0134A,B; Lamp
Category Carvings; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Hindu (East Indian)
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1500s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Wood; Metal: Brass
Description Votive lamp in the form of Deepa Lakshmi, the goddess of enlightenment, carved from a single piece of wood in a standing position with hands held in front at waist; Round metal lamp oil reservoir held in figure's hands has flat bottom and gently flaring sides; One end tapers to form a pointed wick channel; Knob at bottom of figure fits into rectangular wooden base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 52.0, Width = 16.0, Length = 16.5
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0135   CAS 0216-0135; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Hindu (East Indian)
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description Votive lamp in the form of a female figure holding a saucer style lamp with a tapered wick channel; A bird sits on the figure's shoulder; Figure stands on a circular pedestal supported by a hollow, bell shaped vase; Figure may represent the donor.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 27.0, Max Diam = 9.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0136   CAS 0216-0136; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Hindu (East Indian)
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Kerala
County
Other Geographic Data City: Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description Temple lamp in the shape of an elephant with a standing female rider; The rider holds a pear shaped oil reservoir narrowing to a wick channel; The elephant is decorated with ornate incised ornamentation.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.8, Width = 6.4, Length = 14.8
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0137   CAS 0216-0137; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Hindu (East Indian)
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description Votive lamp in the form of Deepa Lakshmi, the goddess of enlightenment, riding on an elephant with row of 5 small votive lamps in front of her; Elephant holds pilot light in its trunk; Deepa Lakshmi is hooded with a crown in form of 5-headed cobra; Elephant stands on a square base with an extension to the tail for balance.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.8, Width = 9.0, Length = 17.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0138A,B   CAS 0216-0138A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.8, Width = 12.2, Length = 15.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0139   CAS 0216-0139; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture East Indian
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.1, Width = 10.6, Length = 12.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0140   CAS 0216-0140; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Kerala
County
Other Geographic Data City: Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.6, Width = 10.2, Length = 13.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0141   CAS 0216-0141; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.5, Width = 4.8, Length = 13.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0142   CAS 0216-0142; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture East Indian
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description Roil lamp with round reservoir in the shape of a 5 lotus blossom petals surrounding a bulbous spire in center.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.2, Max Diam = 9.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0143   CAS 0216-0143; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.5, Width = 9.5, Length = 12.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0144   CAS 0216-0144; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Hindu (East Indian)
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description Hanging lamp with seven wick spouts and a drip pan as a base; Drip pan flares inward and then flares outward as base; Long ornamental chain attached to knob in center of oil cup ends with a hook for hanging.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 58.0, Max Diam = 10.6
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0145   CAS 0216-0145; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s or 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 34.5, Max Diam = 12.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0146   CAS 0216-0146; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Hindu (East Indian)
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Town near Khyber Pass
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Deep, bowl-shaped oil lamp whose rim is pinched on one side to form single wick spout; Interior and exterior surfaces are coarsely smoothed.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.4, Max Diam = 10.6, Length = 12.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0147A-D   CAS 0216-0147A-D; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 29.0, Width = 18.2, Length = 12.2
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0148A-D   CAS 0216-0148A-D; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.0, Max Diam = 16.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0149A-C   CAS 0216-0149A-C; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Edo (Tokugawa) Period (1603-1868)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Wood; Clay; Lacquer; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.1 (stand), Max Diam = 18.6 (stand); 11.5 (dishes)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0150A-C   CAS 0216-0150A-C; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Edo (Tokugawa) Period (1603-1868)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Wood; Metal: bronze; Lacquer
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.2 (base); 7.5 (wick holder), Width = 14.2 (base), Length = 10.8 (base)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0151A-C   CAS 0216-0151A-C; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1750
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description Oil lamp consisting of round, shallow drip saucer with a central support for the fuel reservoir, round bowl-shaped reservoir with raised lip around rim and large triangular tab extending above rim on one side (possibly for pouring oil), and a lid for reservoir with 2 large crescent shapes cut out along rim opposite each other; A narrow clay strip with incised pattern extends from bottom of reservoir up to rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Max Diam = 16.6

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
Other Geographic Data
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
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0153A,B   CAS 0216-0153A,B; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Wood; Metal: Brass; Lacquer; Glaze
Description Lamp with heavy, fluted, domed pottery base; Tall, narrow wooden pedestal with a four armed stand; Oil cup is lined on interior with red lacquer; An ornamental tab extend from rim; A wick channel is bolted to bottom of cup and runs up just past rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 43.4, Max Diam = 21.4
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0154A-J   CAS 0216-0154A-J; Lamp
Category Carvings; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
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
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
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
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

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0156   CAS 0216-0156; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description Replica of early Chinese folding lamp called, in Chinese, a lu lu teng (hinge lamp); Used by travelers; The oblong bowl-shaped reservoir has a hinged half cover which turns back over the stationary cover, forming a cup; A wick spike is in the center of the cup; The upturned cover was replenished with oil from the reservoir below and when closed, the unused oil flowed back into the reservoir; Chinese characters are embossed on base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.9, Width = 8.3, Length = 8.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0157   CAS 0216-0157; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.8, Width = 7.9, Length = 9.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0158A,B   CAS 0216-0158A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.3, Width = 4.5, Length = 12.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0159A-D   CAS 0216-0159A-D; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Wood; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.5 (base); 1.5 (dish), Width = 10.1 (base), Max Diam = 6.4 (dish), Length = 10.0 (base)
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0160A-C   CAS 0216-0160A-C; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Wood; Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.0, Width = 7.4 (base), Max Diam = 6.3 and 6.4 (saucers), Length = 7.4 (base)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0161   CAS 0216-0161; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Max Diam = 4.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0162   CAS 0216-0162; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.2, Max Diam = 7.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0163   CAS 0216-0163; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.9, Max Diam = 7.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0164A-F   CAS 0216-0164A-F; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 36.0, Width = 15.5, Length = 12.3
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0165A-G   CAS 0216-0165A-G; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Wood; Clay; Lacquer; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 55.0, Width = 22.5, Length = 17.7
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0166A-E   CAS 0216-0166A-E; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Wood; Metal: brass (?); Lacquer
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 91.0, Max Diam = 18.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0167A-D   CAS 0216-0167A-D; Lamp with stand
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp with stand
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Wood: willow; Clay; Hemp; Glaze
Description Four piece lamp, replica of a Musubi-todai used in all Shinto ceremonies; Three sticks of willow wood tied with hemp in a masculine knot (musabi) form a tripod that holds the 3-piece lamp, consisting of shallow bowl-shaped drip dish with interior ring, a shallow bowl-shaped reservoir with a triangular, pierced tap extending above the rim, and a small cone-shaped item with flared base; All ceramic pieces are coated with off-white glaze.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 43.0, Max Diam = 48.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0168A-C   CAS 0216-0168A-C; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Wood; Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.0, Width = 11.5, Max Diam = 6.8 (bowl), Length = 11.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0169   CAS 0216-0169; Lantern
Category Lamps
Object Name Lantern
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Wire screening
Description Lantern constructed entirely of small mesh window screening around a wire frame in shape of Japanese garden lantern; Tripod base supports a cylindrical cage in which fireflies were kept; Small hinged door affords access to cage, which is covered with hexagonal roof; A metal tab in center of roof with a floral pattern secures a string for hanging.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.5, Max Diam = 7.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0170A-E   CAS 0216-0170A-E; Lamp (4 pieces with stand)
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp (4 pieces with stand)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Edo (Tokugawa) Period (1603-1868)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Wood; Metal: Brass; Lacquer
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 27.5 (stand), Width = 29.5 (stand), Length = 29.5 (stand)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0171   CAS 0216-0171; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Byzantine
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Byzantine Empire
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 300-1000 CE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description Square oil reservoir with two triangular wick channels in front and two at sides; Lamp sits on four footed legs; Cross at back to which a ring handle is attached.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Width = 5.4, Length = 13.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0172   CAS 0216-0172; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Syria
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1600s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.0, Width = 6.2, Length = 8.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0173   CAS 0216-0173; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Syria
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: brass, silver
Description Brass lamp with silver inlay throughout body; Lamp has double spouted reservoir with cupped openings; Pierced lug at top opening, probably for hinged lid, now missing; Lug handle at back; Quotations from the Persian poet Hafiz (ca. 1315-1390) along both sides; Reservoir sits atop short stand with flat, round base; Entire lamp is decorated with shallow relief of floral and thatch motifs.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.0, Max Diam = 5.8, Length = 12.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0174   CAS 0216-0174; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Syria
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.3, Width = 7.0, Length = 11.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0175   CAS 0216-0175; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Syria
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Rakka
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1500s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description Vase shaped lamp with single wick spout at bottom; Drip cup below on tapering base; Entire lamp is covered with light blue glaze and black design; Stirrup handle connects reservoir with base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.2, Width = 8.3, Length = 14.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0176   CAS 0216-0176; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Classical Greek
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist. Apulia
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Hellenic: 5th-4th century BCE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.4, Width = 7.0, Length = 13.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0177   CAS 0216-0177; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Classical Greek
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist. Sicily
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.0, Width = 7.8, Length = 9.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0178   CAS 0216-0178; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Classical Greek
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist. Sicily
County
Other Geographic Data City: Syracuse
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.2, Width = 5.0, Length = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0179   CAS 0216-0179; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Classical Greek
Global Region Europe
Country Greece
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Rhodes
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Hellenic: 5th-4th century BCE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Mold pressed oil lamp with flat bottomed, round oil reservoir with closed, concave top; Elongated spout for wick extends out from edge of reservoir and is formed with single large perforation; Heavy inched handle is attached to side of reservoir opposite the wick spout and extends above rim of reservoir; Center top of reservoir is decorated with low relief floral-like pattern, with small perforation in center and on each floral petal; Shoulder of reservoir is encircled by row of small clay protuberances; Underside of wick spout and base are decorated with small overlapping circular impressions; Overall color is terra cotta.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.2, Width = 6.6, Length = 11.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0180   CAS 0216-0180; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 4th-3rd century BCE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.0, Width = 8.1, Length = 4.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0181   CAS 0216-0181; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Greek? (early Christian)
Global Region Europe
Country Greece?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 600-1000 CE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description Bronze lamp in the shape of a griffin with a cross on its head; Sides of the griffin’s body/oil reservoir are decorated with Greek letters "Chi Ro" ("Christ"), with Chi as a cross.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.0, Width = 6.2, Length = 19.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0182   CAS 0216-0182; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Jewish
Global Region North Africa
Country Tunisia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Site: Carthage
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 6th-5th century BCE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description Mold-pressed oil lamp with squat, round reservoir with closed top and elongated narrow wick channel with large round perforation extending from side; Small pinched handle extends out from side opposite wick channel and rises above height of reservoir; Round depression in center top of reservoir is decorated with menorah surmounted by a bird in shallow relief, flanked on either side by small round openings or vent holes; Panel around circular depression is decorated with repeated triangles or trees, also in low relief; Base is marked with possible stamp of a dot within 3 concentric circles; Exterior color is terra cotta red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.6, Width = 8.4, Length = 13.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0183   CAS 0216-0183; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Jewish
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Israel
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 80-135 CE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Mold-pressed, Darom style oil lamp with squat, round reservoir with small round opening at top and wide, constricted wick spout extending out from one side; Top of reservoir and wick spout are decorated with grapevine motif thought to represent clusters of grapes from the Second Temple prior to its destruction by the Romans; Lamps of this type and design were common in Israel in the Hebron hills following the destruction of the Second Temple.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.0, Width = 6.6, Length = 9.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0184   CAS 0216-0184; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Roman
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Rome
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 5th-4th century BCE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Ceramic lamp in the shape of a fish; Left side of fish is decorated with letters Greek "Chi Ro" ("Christ"), with Chi as a cross; Right side of fish shows the same "Chi Ro" ("Christ"), with Chi as a cross flanked by Alpha and Omega; Hole by which to fill the oil reservoir is in the tail; Wick placed in fish’s mouth; Two holes go through the lamp, one in the dorsal fin, the other in the tail, presumably to suspend the lamp, although the bottom of the lamp is flat and supports the lamp standing upright.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Width = 3.0, Length = 15.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0185   CAS 0216-0185; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Jewish / Byzantine
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Israel
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Jerusalem
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 5th-6th century CE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Mold-pressed, pear shaped closed oil lamp whose reservoir has a very short, footed base and whose sides flare out to midlevel shoulder, then sharply curve inward to nearly round opening in center; Smaller round opening near tapered end of reservoir serves as wick channel; Top is decorated with a shallow relief pattern of a stylized menorah or possibly a palm frond.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.0, Width = 6.9, Length = 10.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0186   CAS 0216-0186; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Early Christian
Global Region North Africa
Country Tunisia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Site: Carthage
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 5th-6th century CE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Closed, pear-shaped oil lamp made in two pieces in mold and assembled; Lower section is flat-bottomed with flaring sides, while upper portion has inward sloping sides and elongated central depressed area with a small opening over the reservoir and another at narrow end for wick; Depressed area is decorated with raised geometric design; Panel along outer edges of reservoir is decorated with images of crosses, peacocks (?), and plant motifs; Lamp is natural orange color of clay.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.0, Width = 7.5, Length = 10.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0187   CAS 0216-0187; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Roman
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Rome
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 3rd century CE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Mold-pressed oil lamp with short cylindrical oil reservoir with flat, closed top with wide, central opening for filling reservoir; Wide but short wick spout with flat top extends out from side of reservoir; Top of reservoir is encircled by two shallow incised concentric circles; Exterior of lamp is slipped brick red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.8, Width = 5.7, Length = 8.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0188   CAS 0216-0188; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 330-900 CE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Oil lamp made in two pieces in a mold and then assembled; Both halves are teardrop shaped, with the lower half being flat-bottomed with flaring sides and the upper half being concave; The upper surface has a round perforation at its narrowest end which serves as the wick spout; A low relief image of a frog-like creature is positioned atop the lamp, with a round perforation at the center of its body extending into the reservoir.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.3, Width = 7.5, Length = 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0189   CAS 0216-0189; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Byzantine or Aegean
Global Region Europe
Country Greece
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Rhodes
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1100 CE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.8, Width = 5.1, Length = 8.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0190   CAS 0216-0190; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Saudi Arabia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.6, Width = 7.0, Length = 9.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0191   CAS 0216-0191; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Classical Greek
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Rome
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Oil lamp with squat, spherical reservoir is supported on short cylindrical pedestal and footed base; Cylindrical wick spout with flaring rim and single loop handle both extend up and out from upper edge of reservoir; Shoulder of reservoir is decorated with incised herringbone pattern; Carved or stamped medallion in center of reservoir depicts anthropomorphic figure on horseback; Exterior of reservoir, wick spout, handle, and footed base are painted black.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.3, Max Diam = 9.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0192   CAS 0216-0192; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Iraq
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Site: near Baghdad (Mesopotamia)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 13th century CE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.6, Max Diam = 7.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0193   CAS 0216-0193; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Iraq
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Mesopotamia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 5th century BCE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.1, Width = 6.9, Length = 11.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0194   CAS 0216-0194; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Babylonian
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Iraq
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Mesopotamia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 5th century BCE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description Gourd shaped lamp with globular oil reservoir and elongated, upward curved spout; Opening above reservoir has a flared octagonal rim; Stirrup handle connects rim to back.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.2, Max Diam = 6.9, Length = 17.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0195   CAS 0216-0195; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Iraq
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Mesopotamia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 13th century CE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.0, Width = 6.2, Length = 14.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0196   CAS 0216-0196; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Persian
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Iraq or Syria
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Mesopotamia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description Oil lamp consisting of shallow round reservoir on short, footed base; Rim is pinched along one side to form short, wide wick spout; Interior and exterior surfaces are coated with turquoise colored glaze.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.3, Max Diam = 7.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0197   CAS 0216-0197; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Canaanite
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Israel
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800-1500 BCE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Small two spouted open oil lamp of red clay with white slip; Three sides of circular dish pinched inward to create spouts.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.4, Width = 6.4, Length = 8.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0198   CAS 0216-0198; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Phoenician
Global Region North Africa
Country Tunisia
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data Site: Carthage
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 5th-2nd century BCE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Oil lamp with round, bowl-shaped reservoir on short pedestal base; Rim of reservoir is pinched inward on three sides to form two cylindrical wick spouts that extend above rim of reservoir; Interior and exterior surfaces are scraped smooth and slipped white.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.1, Width = 6.5, Length = 8.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0199   CAS 0216-0199; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Phoenician
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Israel
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Canaan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 800-600 BCE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Oil lamp consisting of round, bowl-shaped reservoir with flaring sides that are pinched inward on one side to form single wick spout; Interior and exterior surfaces are scraped smooth, but otherwise are undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.2, Max Diam = 5.6, Length = 12.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0200   CAS 0216-0200; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Phoenician
Global Region North Africa
Country Tunisia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Site: Carthage
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 5th-2nd century BCE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Mold-pressed, pear shaped closed oil lamp whose reservoir's sides flare out to midlevel shoulder, then curve inward sharply to small oval opening in center of top; Small pinched handle is located at widest end of lamp and rises above height of reservoir; Small round hole at tapered end of reservoir serves as wick channel; Top surface of reservoir is decorated with shallow incised lines encircling and radiating out from central opening; Lamp is natural orange color of clay.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.0, Width = 5.8, Length = 9.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0201   CAS 0216-0201; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Roman
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Mediterranean
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Small mold-pressed oil lamp in the form of elderly man's head; Opening at top of head is for filling lamp, while figure's open mouth serves as wick spout; Small lug handle extends out from behind fuel filling hole; Color is buff brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.8, Width = 4.2, Length = 7.6
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0202   CAS 0216-0202; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Roman
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Mediterranean
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Elongated, press-mold oil lamp in the form of a woman’s head, possibly representing Diana, goddess of the hunt; Tapered distal end of lamp contains wick hole and small vent hole is located on closed top of reservoir, just below woman’s neck; Color is buff brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.9, Width = 4.5, Length = 12.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0203   CAS 0216-0203; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Roman
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist. Sicily
County
Other Geographic Data City: Syracuse
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.7, Width = 8.5, Length = 14.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0204   CAS 0216-0204; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Roman
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Mediterranean
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.3, Width = 9.7, Length = 14.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0205   CAS 0216-0205; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Roman
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name C. Atilus Vestalis
Date of Manufacture 1st century CE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Mold-pressed oil lamp with a round, squat fuel reservoir with covered top with depressed central area, encircled by concentric incised lines; Center of depressed area is mounded with 0.9 cm perforation; Similar sized perforation is located just to the side of the central one, and a smaller 0.3 cm perforation is located just on the rim of the depressed area; Small rounded spout with flattened top and small hole for wick extends out from front side of reservoir; Perforated lug handle extends above rim of reservoir and is located on side opposite wick spout; Maker's name, "C. Atilus Vestalis" is stamped on base; Exterior of lamp is slipped brick red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.0, Max Diam = 10.3, Length = 12.9
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0206   CAS 0216-0206; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Roman
Global Region North Africa
Country Algeria
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data Site: Aïn el Houd
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 5th-6th century CE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Mold-pressed oil lamp with squat, round oil reservoir with closed top and concave center decorated with figure of a standing bird in low relief profile; 0.6 cm diameter perforation is located in concave depression just below bird’s tail; Wide, constricted wick spout with single round perforation extends out from front side of reservoir; Perforated lug handle extends out from back side of reservoir opposite wick spout and originally extended above rim of reservoir; Exterior surfaces are slipped brick red; “No. 72 Nin-el-Houd 1904” written on bottom.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.5, Width = 6.2, Length = 10.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0207   CAS 0216-0207; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Belgian
Global Region Europe
Country Belgium
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.0, Max Diam = 23.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0208   CAS 0216-0208; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Micronesian: Palauan
Global Region Oceania
Country Palau
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Rim Diam = 5.5, Max Diam = 9.3, Length = 18.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0209   CAS 0216-0209; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Ashanti
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Ghana
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.2, Max Diam = 6.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0210   CAS 0216-0210; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Native Alaskan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.0, Width = 2.1, Length = 5.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0211   CAS 0216-0211; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Native Alaskan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.6, Width = 3.9, Length = 7.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0212   CAS 0216-0212; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Native Alaskan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.6, Width = 4.8, Length = 10.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0213   CAS 0216-0213; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Native Alaskan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.9, Width = 8.0, Length = 11.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0214   CAS 0216-0214; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Native Alaskan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.0, Width = 17.4, Length = 23.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0215   CAS 0216-0215; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Stone: basalt
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.2, Max Diam = 13.7
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0216   CAS 0216-0216; Lamp
Category Carvings; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Malagasy
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Madagascar
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Madagascar
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Stone
Description Chief's lamp, carved from single piece of stone; Round, flat-bottomed base tapers, then rises straight up to support solid, ovoid, bowl-shape with two shallow depressions on either side and another short center support with rounded depression at top; Shallow, incised lines decorate the edges; The central light is for the chief while the side lights are for his wives.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 35.0, Width = 13.5, Length = 19.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0217   CAS 0216-0217; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.4, Width = 6.7, Length = 11.1
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0218   CAS 0216-0218; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Massachusetts
County Nantucket
Other Geographic Data Island: Nantucket
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass; Iron; String
Description Ship's lamp consisting of a short, round, cylindrical oil reservoir with a flat screw top that includes two short cylindrical whale oil burners on small circular disk and a 3rd cylindrical that is possibly for burning camphene or an air vent or a holder for the flame snuffer which is affixed by a chain; Heavy iron bale handle is attached to sides of reservoir and includes heavy extending armature for hanging lamp or impaling it on ship's timbers; Length of wick is inside reservoir.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.0, Max Diam = 7.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0219   CAS 0216-0219; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1600s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description "Betty" type lamp (betty taken from the German word for better) consisting of flat-bottomed, straight sided, round fuel reservoir with short extension at front that forms wick chamber; Hinged half-lid covers reservoir and is held in place by sliding bar on top; Short armature extends up from back of reservoir and curves inward over center of reservoir; Heavy, curved hook for hanging lamp is attached to end of armature.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.8, Width = 7.2, Length = 10.1
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0220A-C   CAS 0216-0220A-C; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Massachusetts
County Essex
Other Geographic Data City: Salem
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1865
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal; Glass; Oil residue
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 27.5, Max Diam = 8.1
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0221A-C   CAS 0216-0221A-C; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal; Glass; Oil residue
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 25.0, Width = 13.7, Length = 16.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0222   CAS 0216-0222; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1600s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description Hanging lamp with flat-bottomed, straight sided, open oval shaped reservoir with small extension at either end forming wick channels; Short upright armature in center of reservoir has wire attached to it for hanging lamp.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.4, Width = 6.1, Length = 11.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0223   CAS 0216-0223; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Amish (German-American)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Pennsylvania
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1680
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 which tapers at one end to form single wick channel; Back of reservoir turns upward and extends as long armature; Large hook is attached to end of armature for hanging lamp.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 34.4, Width = 9.6, Length = 14.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0224   CAS 0216-0224; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Pennsylvania
County Lackawanna
Other Geographic Data City: Scranton
Maker's Name T. F. Leonard
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Tin; Lead; Wool
Description Oil-burning miner’s lamp in form of lidded pitcher with very long and disproportionately large spout through which the wick extends; Wire loop fastened to side of lamp provides for attachment to miner's hat; "T. F. Leonard -- Scranton" is stamped on side.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Width = 4.1, Length = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0225A,B   CAS 0216-0225A,B; Lamp / cane
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps; Tools & Implements
Object Name Lamp / cane
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1865
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Wood; Metal
Description Walking cane with lamp built into handle.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 90.0, Max Diam = 4.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0226A,B   CAS 0216-0226A,B; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Vermont
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Glass; Metal: Brass; Tin
Description Globular, slightly squat oil lamp whose reservoir is made of clear, hand-blown glass; Heavy glass loop handle is appliquéd to upper side; Metal double wick holder is screwed onto top of reservoir.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Max Diam = 11.1
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0227A,B   CAS 0216-0227A,B; Lamp
Category Carvings; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New York
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1837
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Wood; Metal: Tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.0, Width = 11.4, Max Diam = 12.0, Length = 11.4
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0228A-C   CAS 0216-0228A-C; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Massachusetts (?)
County
Other Geographic Data New England
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1770
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: pewter; Glass
Description Standing lamp with "bull's eye" reflector with shade; Beveled round base with tapered pedestal ending in flat sided, circular fuel reservoir tipped with two short whale oil burners which are attached to a screw top; Hooded reflector with round glass lens has a tab which is inserted into slot in front of burners.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.5, Max Diam = 10.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0229A,B   CAS 0216-0229A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.0, Max Diam = 10.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0231   CAS 0216-0231; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.4, Max Diam = 5.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0232   CAS 0216-0232; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1857
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.2, Max Diam = 10.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0233A,B   CAS 0216-0233A,B; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data New England
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.8, Max Diam = 8.2, Length = 11.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0234   CAS 0216-0234; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Glass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.0, Max Diam = 8.7
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0235   CAS 0216-0235; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1837-1840
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.9, Max Diam = 10.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0236   CAS 0216-0236; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Maine
County Cumberland
Other Geographic Data City: Portland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1840
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.7, Max Diam = 17.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0238A,B   CAS 0216-0238A,B; Lamps (2)
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamps (2)
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Glass; Metal
Description Pair of glass "Figure" lamps, so called because the shape suggest a woman's figure; Ornate clear glass pedestal base is formed in mold and surmounted with spherical globe forming the oil reservoir which is surmounted by metal screw-on double wick holder.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 26.7, Width = 8.9, Length = 8.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0239   CAS 0216-0239; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Iraq
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Site: Khafaje, Mesopotamia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 2800 BCE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Shell: Turbinella
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.0, Width = 9.4, Length = 20.3
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0240A-C   CAS 0216-0240A-C; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Ch'ien-lung period (1736-1797)
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: copper; Enamel; Glass
Description "Lady's lamp" used on dressing tables; Silver jar-shaped reservoir with screw-on wick holder sits inside hexagonal silver base whose sides are decorated with inlaid panels, alternating geometric and floral motifs; Openwork silver screen is mounted atop base and encloses neck of reservoir; Inverted conical glass chimney fits over the wick holder and rests on narrow lip around inside of openwork screen.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.1, Max Diam = 6.4
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0241   CAS 0216-0241; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.7, Rim Diam = 5.8, Max Diam = 5.9
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0242A-C   CAS 0216-0242A-C; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: copper and other metal; Glass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.5, Max Diam = 10.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0243A,B   CAS 0216-0243A,B; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.5, Max Diam = 11.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0244A,B   CAS 0216-0244A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1918
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.3, Max Diam = 9.5
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0245A-F   CAS 0216-0245A-F; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1918
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass; Glass
Description Jinrikisha lamp which hung between the wheels of a rickshaw carriage; Hanging lantern consisting of a bell-shaped oil reservoir with small screw-on lid that holds wick, all set onto round base with openwork sides; Openwork collar screws onto rim of base and completely encloses reservoir; Inverted conical glass chimney fits over wick holder and rests on narrow collar around inside of openwork collar; Cylindrical wire cage with smaller cylindrical chimney and fluted roof fits over glass chimney and openwork collar and screws onto rim of base; Short chain with hook for hanging lantern is attached to top of wire cage.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.4, Max Diam = 7.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0246   CAS 0216-0246; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.0, Rim Diam = 6.9, Max Diam = 20.9
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0247A-E   CAS 0216-0247A-E; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal; Glass; Paint
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.3, Max Diam = 8.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0248   CAS 0216-0248; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 7.4, Max Diam = 1.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0249A-D   CAS 0216-0249A-D; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Glass; Paint
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.4, Max Diam = 9.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0250   CAS 0216-0250; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture unknown
Global Region North Africa
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.5, Max Diam = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0251   CAS 0216-0251; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.6, Width = 7.1, Length = 10.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0253   CAS 0216-0253; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Shaker
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Maine
County Androscoggin
Other Geographic Data Poland Spring
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1819-1887
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.0, Max Diam = 10.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0254A,B   CAS 0216-0254A,B; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.7, Max Diam = 15.6, Length = 22.2
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0255A,B   CAS 0216-0255A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Massachusetts
County Barnstable
Other Geographic Data Cape Cod
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1840- 1850
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Pewter "Student's lamp" with flat-bottomed, bell shaped reservoir; Screw top on reservoir holds two tall cylindrical wick holders; S-shaped handle is attached at upper and lower sides of reservoir; This lamp burned camphene fuel, a distillate of turpentine, a volatile fuel giving a clear white light.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.2, Max Diam = 9.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0257   CAS 0216-0257; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Glass; Metal; Fiber: wool ?
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.2, Max Diam = 8.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0258A,B   CAS 0216-0258A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country Korea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.3, Max Diam = 9.5
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0259   CAS 0216-0259; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. Kerala
County
Other Geographic Data City: Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.4, Max Diam = 7.1
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0260   CAS 0216-0260; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1600s or 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass; Tin
Description "Betty" type lamp (from the German word for better) with a closed, flat-bottomed tear drop shaped grease reservoir; Open, cylindrical wick channel extends up from bottom of reservoir through triangular cutout in top of reservoir; Cutout area is covered by hinged lid with loop handle; Short armature extends up from back of reservoir, from which hanging hook, flame snuffer and a pick to clean spout are all attached.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.5, Width = 6.0, Length = 8.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0261   CAS 0216-0261; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.3, Max Diam = 7.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0262   CAS 0216-0262; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.1, Width = 14.7, Length = 13.3
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0263   CAS 0216-0263; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.1, Max Diam = 6.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0264   CAS 0216-0264; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Italian
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description Course buff glazed pottery home lamp; Double spouted pinched saucer oil reservoir rim is glazed is yellow; Spouts are glazed with green and yellow design; Gently flaring pedestal extends to drip pan base with flaring rim; Floral motif on stem in green and yellow; Base rim glazed in green; Exterior of base is unglazed.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.5, Max Diam = 9.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0265   CAS 0216-0265; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Italian
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s to 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description Round Firmalampen, or factory lamp, with a raised pierced lug handle on one end and a small wick spout opposite; Central disc shaped depression has a small vent; Incised circles are concentric with depression.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.0, Width = 10.4, Length = 12.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0266   CAS 0216-0266; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Italian
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist. Emilia-Romagna
County
Other Geographic Data Ravenna
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description Lamp of yellow glazed pottery, consisting of round, bowl-shaped oil reservoir whose rim is pinched to form single wick spout, all supported on cylindrical pedestal that rises from shallow, bowl-shaped drip basin; Single loop handle is attached at base of oil reservoir and side of pedestal.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.3, Max Diam = 9.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0267   CAS 0216-0267; Lamp (menorah)
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp (menorah)
Culture Jewish
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: brass
Description Brass, oil burning menorah or chanukiah, a ceremonial lamp lit during Chanukah ceremonies, consisting of a row of 8 small oil reservoirs (each with a wick spout) supported on three legs, two on either end of the oil reservoirs and one in the center of the back plate; Lamp has a flat, unadorned back, as if to be hung, but the candle holder at the top of the lamp is in the round and protrudes beyond the flat back; This candle holder would be the shamash ("helper" or "servant" - the light from which the others are lit); Back plate of menorah is separate from the oil reservoirs and secured to them with two brass pins; Back plate is decorated with a lion in profile framed in a crown-shaped design; Below the lion are the words “להדליק נר חנוכה” [written in Hebrew, a font not supported by our online database] (“lehadliq ner Chanukah” meaning "to light a Chanukah candle"), which is the final phrase of the prayer sung before each Chanukah light is lit.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.0, Width = 15.5, Length = 4.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0268A,B   CAS 0216-0268A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country Korea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 35.0, Max Diam = 25.3
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0269   CAS 0216-0269; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Java
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: copper ?
Description Metal lamp; “DAVID JONES” stamped on the rod.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 50.0, Max Diam = 23.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0270A,B   CAS 0216-0270A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Belgian or French
Global Region Europe
Country Belgium or France
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 41.5 (fully extended), Max Diam = 11.1
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0271   CAS 0216-0271; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture French
Global Region Europe
Country France
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 35.0, Max Diam = 7.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0272A,B   CAS 0216-0272A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture French
Global Region Europe
Country France
State/Prov./Dist. Normandy
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 33.0, Width = 17.4, Length = 17.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0273   CAS 0216-0273; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 8.5, Max Diam = 1.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0274A-G   CAS 0216-0274A-G; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Wood; Glass; Clay; Glaze; Paint
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.8 (bowl), Width = 10.0, Max Diam = 6.8 (bowl), Length = 10.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0275   CAS 0216-0275; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.0, Max Diam = 8.7
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0276   CAS 0216-0276; 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
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.0, Max Diam = 8.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0277   CAS 0216-0277; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 270-395 CE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Mold-pressed oil lamp with squat, round reservoir with closed top; Elongated narrow wick channel with large round mouth extends outward from side of reservoir; Pinched handle that rises above height of reservoir extends out from side opposite wick channel; Round depression in center top of reservoir is decorated with Christian symbol of the letters "P" and "X", flanked by pair of small circular vent holes and encircled by band of low relief concentric circles and floral motifs; Overall color is terra cotta.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.7, Width = 8.2, Length = 13.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0278   CAS 0216-0278; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Coptic Egyptian
Global Region North Africa
Country Egypt
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 330-900 CE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Oil lamp made in two pieces in mold and then assembled; Round reservoir has extended spouted and wick channel with large diameter round perforation; Reservoir is flat-bottomed with very low circular footed base and rounded sides; Top of reservoir is closed and slightly concave; Key-shaped center area of depression is outlined in a low ridge and decorated with a low relief Christian cross, and encircled by a band of low relief concentric circular motifs or circles within squares; Two small diameter perforations are located within the arms of the cross, extending into the reservoir chamber; Exterior color is terra cotta, with traces of a red slip.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.9, Max Diam = 6.6, Length = 10.2
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0279A,B   CAS 0216-0279A,B; Lamp clock
Category Lamps; Tools & Implements
Object Name Lamp clock
Culture unknown
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: pewter; Glass
Description Time lamp consisting of cylindrical glass oil chamber with metal strip on outside marked in roman numerals, all mounted on pewter pedestal with pewter drip pan at base; Pewter reflector ring mounted around top of oil chamber; As the single wick burned, the level of the oil in the chamber dropped, indicating the passage of time.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 42.0, Max Diam = 12.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0280   CAS 0216-0280; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Italian
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist. Emilia-Romagna (?)
County
Other Geographic Data Ravenna (?)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description Yellow glazed pottery lamp of red clay; Single spouted pinched saucer oil reservoir mounted on narrow stem; Handle extends from below reservoir to mid stem; Drip pan base with outward flaring rim; Remnants of green glazed design on reservoir and handle.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.0, Max Diam = 9.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0281   CAS 0216-0281; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Norwegian
Global Region Europe
Country Norway
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Molde
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 front to form a single wick channel; Back of reservoir extends up as long metal strip, with large hook attached to end for hanging lamp.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 33.5, Width = 9.1, Length = 14.5
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0282A-C   CAS 0216-0282A-C; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Belgian
Global Region Europe
Country Belgium
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 34.5, Max Diam = 10.6, Length = 16.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0283A,B   CAS 0216-0283A,B; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1870s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Glass; Metal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.0, Max Diam = 10.2
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0284A-C   CAS 0216-0284A-C; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Massachusetts (?)
County
Other Geographic Data New England
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1770
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: pewter; Glass
Description Standing lamp with "bull's eye" reflector with shade; Wide, round base with central pedestal supports drum-shaped round reservoir (turned on side); Screw-on top of reservoir includes two tall, cylindrical camphene wick holders, each with a snuffer on a chain; Hooded reflector with thick, round glass lens has a tab which is inserted into slot in front of burners.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.5, Max Diam = 10.2
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0285   CAS 0216-0285; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region North Africa
Country Morocco
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 76.5, Max Diam = 29.0
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0286   CAS 0216-0286; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 35.0, Max Diam = 19.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0287   CAS 0216-0287; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Circular, flat clay lamp; “Ife or Ice (?), July 11 1918 REX Kagura” written on bottom in pencil.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 8.5, Max Diam = 1.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0288A-C   CAS 0216-0288A-C; Lantern
Category Lamps
Object Name Lantern
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1800
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Wood: cryptomeria; Clay; Rice paper; Paint
Description Daybreak lantern from the Yedo period, consisting of interior wooden box frame mounted on false bottom with small drawer; Sides of frame were originally covered with paper screens; Front side of frame is removable; Horizontal slat across lower part of frame has cutout for holding cup-shaped ceramic reservoir; Black wooden box with round cutout on front and crescent cutouts on sides (also originally covered with paper screens) fits over entire interior framework.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 38.0, Width = 23.5, Length = 23.6
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0289A-S   CAS 0216-0289A-S; Lamp
Category Carvings; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kyoto Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Kyoto
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Wood; Lacquer; Metal: brass; Paper; Gold Leaf
Description Oil lamp constructed from multiple tiers of carved wooden lotus and other floral designs; Each tier is individually carved from two pieces of wood and glued together to form a layer with a square hole in the middle; The tiers are threaded on a square stick and thus stacked together; The top has a metal frame and is covered in paper; A hinged door allows the oil reservoir to be inserted; Japanese writing, beginning with the name “Kyoto” is on the central stick and hidden from view when the lamp is intact.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 66.3, Max Diam = 23.9
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0290A-R   CAS 0216-0290A-R; Lamp
Category Carvings; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kyoto Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Kyoto
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Wood; Lacquer; Metal: brass; Paper; Gold Leaf
Description Oil lamp constructed from multiple tiers of carved wooden lotus and other floral designs; Each tier is individually carved from two pieces of wood and glued together to form a layer with a square hole in the middle; The tiers are threaded on a square stick and thus stacked together; The top has a metal frame and is covered in paper; A hinged door allows the oil reservoir to be inserted; Japanese writing, beginning with the name “Kyoto” is on the central stick and hidden from view when the lamp is intact.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 68.3, Max Diam = 23.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0291   CAS 0216-0291; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: pewter; Fiber (wool?)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.0, Max Diam = 10.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0292A,B   CAS 0216-0292A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data City: London
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Silver plated copper; Glass; Brass; Tin
Description Oil lamp with silver plated copper bell shaped fuel reservoir, stamped on base "London" with 2 hallmarks a cross and a fleur de lys; Pair of cylindrical whale oil burners extend up from screw-on lid on top of reservoir; S-shaped handle is attached to upper shoulder and lower side of reservoir; Small tab on upper side of reservoir holds corresponding tab of round, magnifying "bull's eye" reflector of ground glass; Crescent silver plated hood over reflector is stamped "London."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.2, Max Diam = 18.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0293A,B   CAS 0216-0293A,B; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.0, Max Diam = 16.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0294   CAS 0216-0294; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Italian
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist. Campania
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Sorrento
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.6, Width = 7.1, Length = 9.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0295   CAS 0216-0295; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Italian
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist. Sicily
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Width = 10.4, Length = 9.6
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

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0297   CAS 0216-0297; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Java
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.2, Width = 9.3, Length = 10.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0298   CAS 0216-0298; Candle stick / holder
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Candle stick / holder
Culture
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Java
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.3, Max Diam = 14.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0300   CAS 0216-0300; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.3, Max Diam = 12.2, Length = 21.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0301   CAS 0216-0301; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description Brass oil lamp; One short wick spout for vegetable oil (rope seed, peanut or tung); Handle with thumb grip attached to one side of round base which is also a drip pan; Three tiers on base elevate the stock with the top of the stock thicker for containing the fuel and wick; Removable disk-shaped cap on top.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.1, Max Diam = 12.1, Length = 13.4
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0302   CAS 0216-0302; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.0, Max Diam = 8.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0303A,B   CAS 0216-0303A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Belgian or French
Global Region Europe
Country Belgium or France
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description "Yoke" or "Miner's" lamp, consisting of round, squat oil reservoir with small oval lid that includes a wick channel, an air vent and a chicken figurine; Heavy U-shaped bale handle is attached to two upright supports on sides of reservoir; Heavy double U-shaped hook for hanging lamp is attached to top of bale handle.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 34.6 (fully extended), Max Diam = 11.1
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0304   CAS 0216-0304; Candle holder
Category Lamps
Object Name Candle holder
Culture unknown
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description Candle holder (“Sticking Tommy”) used by miners; Sharp end would be stuck into wall of mine wherever a candle holder was needed.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.0, Thickness = 2.9, Length = 27.7
Catalog Number CAS 0216-0305   CAS 0216-0305; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 80.2, Rim Diam = 12.5, Max Diam = 23.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0306   CAS 0216-0306; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture
Global Region North Africa
Country Tunisia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Site: Carthage
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Bowl-shaped oil lamp with wide, flat flaring rim and shallow depression in center; “Carthage 1918” printed on bottom.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.2, Max Diam = 13.8
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