Lamp
19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Chamdo, where this vessel came from, was well known for its production of cast bronze ritual objects and vessels. The latter include frog-shaped water or beer pots and lamps such as these in the form of ducks.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Cast and chased bronze with wooden stopper |
| Brief description | Lamp, cast and chased bronze, in the form of a duck, E.Tibet, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Lamp made of cast and chased bronze, with wooden stopper. In the form of a duck swimming in water. The stopper forms the bird's crest; it is tied by a chain to a grooved and bent piece of bronze, which is welded on to the lamp, uniting the neck of the bird with its back. |
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| Object history | The original owner questions its use as a temple lamp, stating that the missionary who bought this lamp for him saw a peasant drinking out of it. |
| Summary | Chamdo, where this vessel came from, was well known for its production of cast bronze ritual objects and vessels. The latter include frog-shaped water or beer pots and lamps such as these in the form of ducks. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.70-1929 |
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| Record created | February 3, 2006 |
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