Chinese Lamp

C. 20th Century AD

Indian Museum, Kolkata
Kolkata, India

Chinese lamp for smoking opium, the body being of copper and white metal and cased in a finely carved perforated screen case of silver. The stand being the same and inlaid with silver Chinese designs and inscriptions. A glass chimney is missing.

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Title: Chinese Lamp
Date Created: C. 20th Century AD
Location: Indian Museum, Kolkata
Location Created: China
Physical Dimensions: Ht. 17.5 cm X Diam 7.8 cm
Subject Keywords: Decorative Arts
Type: Decorative Art
Medium: Copper, Metal
Province: China

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