Model of a Bell-Shaped Lamp Stand
| Title | Model of a Bell-Shaped Lamp Stand |
|---|---|
| Date | 1st–2nd century 1st century |
| Medium | Earthenware with green lead glaze |
| Classification | Tomb Pottery |
| Origin | China China |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Charlotte C. and John C. Weber Collection, Gift of Charlotte C. and John C. Weber, 1994 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Model of a Bell-Shaped Lamp Stand” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1st–2nd century. It is executed in earthenware with green lead glaze and classified as tomb pottery. In this archive it sits within the ornithological plates tradition. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Rights: Public Domain — released under Creative Commons Zero (CC0) via The Met Open Access.
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