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Lamp

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a glass lamp by artist unknown titled "Lamp". The lamp has a clear glass body with a wide, flared base and a narrow, tapered top. The base features a faceted design with multiple flat sides and is octagonal in shape. A twisted glass column connects the base to the main body. The main body of the lamp is a cone-shaped piece of clear glass that tapers from a wide base to a narrow top. There are two metal prongs at the top. The lamp sits on a plain surface, casting a shadow to the right. The background is a plain light-colored wall.

Artwork Details

Date
1835–40
Medium
Lacy pressed blue glass, tin
Dimensions
442 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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