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Chinese Opium Lamp #2

Chinese Opium Lamp #2

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This opium lamp was made to look like a lantern. It has six side panels with incised opework chrysanthemum design with the vessel surmounted by a lotus petal cap and resting on lappet feet. The lamp is in two brass pieces with a glass flame shield.

Date: Last half of 19th century

Dimensions (in inches): 5.75 (H) x 5 (W) x 5 (D)

Publication Date

1900

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William Lindgren, China, opium lamp, St. Cloud State University

Comments

Part of the William M. Lindgren Asian Art Collection housed in the St. Cloud State University Archives. Item 2057

Chinese Opium Lamp #2

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