Not currently on display at the V&A

Lamp

late 16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Lamp in the form of a man, naked except for a Trojan hat, blowing a bellows. The lower part is formed like a shell.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Brief description
Lamp, bronze, in the form of a man blowing bellows, Italian, late 16th century
Physical description
Lamp in the form of a man, naked except for a Trojan hat, blowing a bellows. The lower part is formed like a shell.
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.89cm
  • Width: 12.06cm
Gallery label
LAMP IN THE FORM OF A MAN BLOWING BELLOWS Bronze Italian; late 16th century Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh
Credit line
Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh
Object history
Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A., 1952.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.61-1952

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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