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Four shiny brass tear-shaped shallow vessels.
Oil Lamps
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Oil Lamps

Maker Indian Artist
Date20th century
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumBrass
Dimensions1987.1.141a: 1 1/4 x 3 x 4 in. (3.2 x 7.6 x 10.2 cm)
1987.1.141b: 1 1/8 x 3 x 4 in. (2.9 x 7.6 x 10.2 cm)
1987.1.141c: 1 x 2 7/8 x 4 in. (2.5 x 7.3 x 10.2 cm)
1987.1.141d: 1 1/4 x 3 x 4 1/16 in. (3.2 x 7.6 x 10.3 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.141
Collections
Visual DescriptionFour shiny brass tear-shaped shallow vessels.
Six shiny brass tear-shaped shallow vessels.
Oil Lamps
Indian Artist
20th century
A shiny brass tear-shaped shallow vessel.
Oil Lamp
Indian Artist
20th century
A shiny brass tear-shaped shallow vessel.
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