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Whale Oil Lamp

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Whale Oil Lamp by an unknown artist. A glass lamp with a rounded body that tapers towards the bottom, made of clear glass with small dark specks throughout, and a black metal piece on top. The lamp sits on a clear glass base with a fluted design. The base is square with rounded corners. The lamp appears to be sitting on a plain surface against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–40
Medium
Pressed and free-blown lead colorless and blue glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
399 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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