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Hanging Lamp

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Hanging Lamp by Unknown Artist shows a bronze hanging lamp with a circular frame. The frame has a loop at the top for hanging and is adorned with four human figures, each holding onto the frame. The figures are positioned at equal intervals around the circle. The base of the lamp is a shallow dish-like structure supported by three legs. The entire piece appears to have a dark patina. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1st–3rd century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Vietnam (North)
Dimensions
599 × 564 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette