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Whale Oil Lamp

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Whale Oil Lamp by an unknown artist features a glass lamp with a rounded bowl-like top that tapers down to a narrow stem and then flares out into a circular base. The lamp has a small black metal piece on top with a short protrusion. The glass is clear, and the lamp appears to be empty. The background is a plain grey color with a slight shadow underneath the lamp.

Artwork Details

Date
1825–40
Medium
Pressed and free-blown lead glass
Dimensions
404 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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