Lamp, D49.289
Physical Description
Spherical brass lamp. Decoration of abstract, foliage and figurative patterns which are cut away to revel orange fabric below. Top of lamp has six armed figure holding various items. Around side are cross legged figures. Inlaid turquoise in many places. Decoration is the same on the lower half. Interior of lamp is lined in orange fabric. In the centre is a gyroscope with an oil lamp in the middle.
Provenance
Locality:
Tibet
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 220 x 220 x 220mmMaximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Base): 180 x 220 x 220mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Lid): 110 x 220 x 220mm
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