Oil Lamp

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a tall, silver oil lamp titled "Oil Lamp" by an unknown artist. The lamp has a square base with a decorative edge, a long thin cylindrical stem, and a large spherical body. The spherical body has a small handle on the right side and a short spout. A decorative band encircles the middle of the sphere. The top of the sphere is domed with a small finial. The lamp appears to be made of metal, possibly silver or pewter, and has a reflective surface that shows light. The background of the image is a plain gray color.