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Bronze Lamp

Unknownca.205 B.C. - 24 A.D.

Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King

Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
Guangzhou, China

Two lamps made of bronze are found in the mausoleum. The lamps have three protruding nails to hold wicks. They bear an inscription which indicates their weights.

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  • Title: Bronze Lamp
  • Creator Nationality: China
  • Creator Gender: Unknown
  • Creator Death Place: China
  • Creator Birth Place: China
  • Date: ca.205 B.C. - 24 A.D.
  • Physical Dimensions: h40.9 cm (Complete)
  • Provenance: Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
  • Type: Metal
  • External Link: http://www.gznywmuseum.org/
  • Object type: Lamp
  • Craftsman: Unknown
Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King

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