Element of a Lamp

18th–19th century

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Title: Element of a Lamp
Date: 18th–19th century
Geography: Attributed to India
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Object without mount: H. 5 1/2 in. (13.9 cm)
W. 10 in. (25.4 cm)
D. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Object with mount: H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm)
W. 10 in. (25.4 cm)
D. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Wt. 39.7 oz. (1125.602 g)
Classification: Metal
Credit Line: Gift of Joseph Brummer, 1921
Object Number: 21.153
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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