Lamp
Lamp
Late 12th century (made)
Late 12th century (made)
Section of an oil lamp in the form of a kinnari, standing on a lotus terminating in the head of a naga, holding the stem of alotus flower in his hands, his elongated tail with a finely incised feather like pattern.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Title | Lamp |
| Materials and techniques | Copper alloy |
| Brief description | Section of oil lamp, Copper alloy, Khmer, Bayon style, Late 12th century Cambodia. |
| Physical description | Section of an oil lamp in the form of a kinnari, standing on a lotus terminating in the head of a naga, holding the stem of alotus flower in his hands, his elongated tail with a finely incised feather like pattern. |
| Dimensions |
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| Historical context | Purchased from Dr. Henry Ginsburg for £1600. |
| Production | Khmer, Bayon style, Cambodia |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.10-2003 |
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| Record created | May 15, 2003 |
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