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Lamp

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The lamp, titled "Lamp" by artist not specified, is a clear glass object with a rounded top and a narrow neck. The glass top is bulbous in shape and has a small lip around the top edge. A black metal cap covers the top. The base of the glass object is wide and has a series of ridges and grooves. The base is made up of several layers of glass, each with a slightly different shape and size, creating a tiered effect. The object sits on a flat surface, casting a shadow to the right. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
1830–40
Medium:
Lacy pressed aquamarine glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
505 × 625 px
Museum record:
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