Shiwan Ware Oil Lamp

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: stoneware; overglaze enamels, olive green

DimensionsOverall (Width measurement was taken from the cover.): 15.5 x 10.8 cm Base (Width measurement was taken from the cover.): 11 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of the American Friends of Canada through the generosity of Carol Potter Peckham

Object number2005.003.038 a,b

DescriptionLamp has a flanged footed base section with a small oil dish on a pedestal at centre. Top cover is cylindrical with a pointed knob at top centre and a single perforation on the top. Surface is decorated with an overall pressed relief design of interlocking flowers on the sides with circular rings and zigzags at bottom edge and top of lid and with a ring of scrolls at top.
Colour: olive green

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