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Hanging lamp

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray ceramic hanging lamp with a square base and four legs. The base has two decorative panels: - The left panel features a maze-like design with vertical lines and geometric shapes. - The right panel depicts a raised design of two figures. The top of the lamp has a decorative handle and a wide, flat surface with curled edges and a leaf design. Two small handles are on the right side. The lamp sits on a flat surface against a plain background. The hanging lamp is by unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1840
Medium:
Porcelain decorated with enamels (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
552 × 624 px
Museum record:
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