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Votive Oil Lamp

1944.03.0106

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Votive Oil Lamp   (1944.03.0106)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Colonial?
Date 19th – early 20th century
Culture Indian
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 11.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 8.3 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 5.6 cm
Weight 177 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal--Brass
Manufacturing Processes Carved

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Ions, Veronica. Indian MNythology. 7-headed Naga, of the ser pert race (picture p. 108). Ganeshu, p. 100-105. (1) Ward, Geoffrey C. The Maharajas in Treasures of the World series. pp 162-164 (pictures). (2) Ibid. pp104-105 (pictures).

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Parry Collection of Lamps and Candles
Reproduction no

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