Oil lamp in the form of a Horse's Head ridden by a Dwarf
Lamp
ca. 1500-1530 (made)
ca. 1500-1530 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This bronze lamp is made in the early 16th century in North Italy, Padua. The
lamp's main body is in the form of a dwarf seated on a horse's head. The handle is formed of intertwined twigs.
lamp's main body is in the form of a dwarf seated on a horse's head. The handle is formed of intertwined twigs.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Oil lamp in the form of a Horse's Head ridden by a Dwarf (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Oil lamp in the form of a Horse's Head ridden by a Dwarf, Italian (possibly Padua), ca. 1500-1530 |
| Physical description | Lamp, a dwarf is seated on a horse's head: The handle of intertwined twigs. |
| Dimensions |
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| Object history | From the Satling bequest. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This bronze lamp is made in the early 16th century in North Italy, Padua. The lamp's main body is in the form of a dwarf seated on a horse's head. The handle is formed of intertwined twigs. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.678-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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