Shiwan Ware Oil Lamp

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: stoneware; glaze, enamel, green 'melon skin'

DimensionsOverall: 18 x 13 x 13 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

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

Object number2006.014.059 a,b

DescriptionLamp has a square base with four feet, a cup on a pedestal in centre and a flange around edge to hold top. Top has slightly rounded and tapered sides, one with an openwork coin motif. There is a knob or finial at top centre and a small circular perforation to one side of this. Overall green glaze on exterior of top and on the base with the exception of the rim and underside.
Colour: green

Status

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