One of a pair of lamps with archaic-style calligraphy
Dark brown wooden lamp with octagonal base and top, featuring a central white panel with gold calligraphy, flanked by two long, narrow green panels, and adorned with intricate carvings and gold accents. The lamp has a small, circular top and a short stem connecting the base to the main body. The base is also octagonal with a small lip around the edge. The background is a gradient of dark grey to light grey. One of a pair of lamps with archaic-style calligraphy, by unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- second half 18th century
- Medium
- Jade (nephrite), wood, and ivory
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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