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Whale Oil Lamp

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Whale Oil Lamp by artist. Clear glass lamp with a wide base that tapers up to a narrow neck and then flares out into a bulbous top. The base has an etched floral design around the edge. The neck has a single etched line that wraps around it. The bulbous top has an etched floral design. There is a black metal piece on top, likely the wick holder. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1827–35
Medium
Pressed and free-blown lead glass
Dimensions
489 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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