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Hanging Lamp

1st–3rd century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Hanging Lamp
  • Period: Viet-Han period
  • Date: 1st–3rd century
  • Culture: Vietnam (North)
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: H. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm); W. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Bequest of Samuel Eilenberg, 1998
  • Object Number: 2001.433.375
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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