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Lamp in the Form of the Mythical Garuda Bird

Arts of the Pacific Islands

MEDIUM Brass
  • Reportedly From: Java, Indonesia
  • DATES 19th century
    DIMENSIONS approximate: 20 7/8 x 39 3/4 in. (53 x 101 cm) Width of body (not including wings): 9 13/16 in. (25 cm)  (show scale)
    ACCESSION NUMBER 30.1171
    CREDIT LINE Alfred T. White Fund
    PROVENANCE Prior to 1930, provenance not yet documented; by 1930, acquired by Soenda Company, Inc., New York, NY; 1930, purchased from Soenda Co. by the Brooklyn Museum.
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    CAPTION Lamp in the Form of the Mythical Garuda Bird, 19th century. Brass, approximate: 20 7/8 x 39 3/4 in. (53 x 101 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Alfred T. White Fund, 30.1171. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 30.1171_front_acetate_bw.jpg)
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