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Four-wicked Hanging Oil Lamp with Makara

Asian Art

MEDIUM Bronze
  • Place Made: Java, Indonesia
    • DATES 13th–15th century
    DIMENSIONS height: 22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm)
    COLLECTIONS Asian Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 2021.1.65
    CREDIT LINE Bequest of Dr. Samuel Eilenberg
    PROVENANCE Prior to 1998, provenance not yet documented; by 1998, acquired by Samuel Eilenberg of New York; 1998, bequeathed by Samuel Eilenberg to the Brooklyn Museum; April 6, 2021, accessioned by the Brooklyn Museum.
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    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Saucer-shaped oil lamp with spouts for four wicks and an elaborate superstructure consisting of an arched loop for hanging (with a finial and ring where the chain attaches), and a central figure of a swimming makara (sea serpent).
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
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