Shiwan Ware Oil Lamp

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: stoneware;glaze, enamel, turquoise

DimensionsOverall: 16.5 x 18 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

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

Object number2006.014.001 a,b

DescriptionLamp is hexagonal shaped. The footed base portion has a raised pedestal and cup at centre and straight sides with a flange to hold the cover. The cover or lid is hexagonal with a cut out design on one facet and at knob on top at centre. Turquoise glaze covers most of the exterior of base and cover.
Colour: turquoise

Status

Not on view