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Mosque Lamp

19th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 454

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Mosque Lamp
  • Artist: Philippe-Joseph Brocard (French, Liège 1831–1896 Meudon) , Paris, France
  • Date: 19th century
  • Geography: Made in France, Paris
  • Medium: Glass; enameled
  • Dimensions: H. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1976
  • Object Number: 1976.311
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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