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One of a pair of lamps with archaic-style calligraphy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark wood lamp with octagonal base and top, featuring a central rectangular panel of white stone or jade with gold-colored designs. The panel is surrounded by a carved dark wood frame with gold accents and two long, narrow panels of green stone on either side. The lamp has a short, thick stem connecting the base to the main body. The base and top have gold inlays and ornate carvings. The background is a gradient from dark gray to light gray. The lamp is titled "One of a pair of lamps with archaic-style calligraphy" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
second half 18th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite), wood, and ivory
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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