Whale Oil Lamp

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Whale Oil Lamp by artist. The lamp has a dark, bulbous top with a narrow neck and a small opening at the top. The bulbous section has a design etched into it, featuring leaves and berries. The base of the lamp is shaped like a chess piece, specifically a pawn. The base has a wide, flat bottom with a ribbed texture and a small lip around the edge. The lamp sits on a clear glass or plastic stand with four prongs, one at each corner. The background of the image is light gray.