Temple Lamp

29-96-364C

From: Japan | Buddhist Temple

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 29-96-364C
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese | Buddhist
Provenience Japan | Buddhist Temple
Section Asian
Materials Brass
Technique Hammered
Iconography Lotus
Description

One of four brass temple lamps used for palm oil. Hammered and chiselled brass. Three metallic cups, one within the other, graduated in size, representing lotus flower. The hanging supports and the lamps are ornamental.

Length 69 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904

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