Title
A Glazed Lamp with Elephant Head Handles
Creator
Date
19th century
Description
A GLAZED LAMP WITH ELEPHANT HEAD HANDLES (Chinese, 19th century) with a 6-sided shade and carved jade final. The exterior of the lamp is glazed primarily in yellow, green, and turquoise, with a design of birds and flowering tree branches. The lamp stands on a pierced wooden base.
a=lamp; b=shade; c=jade finial
a=lamp; b=shade; c=jade finial
Cultural Origin
Chinese
Medium
glazed earthenware
wood
jade
fabric shade
Extent
25" x 13 1/2" x 8 3/4"
Collection
Source
Bequest of Mr. Harold S. Vanderbilt, 1970.
Identifier
PSNC.422a-c
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