Model of a Bell-Shaped Lamp Stand
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Model of a Bell-Shaped Lamp Stand

TitleModel of a Bell-Shaped Lamp Stand
Date1st–2nd century 1st century
MediumEarthenware with green lead glaze
ClassificationTomb Pottery
OriginChina China
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineCharlotte C. and John C. Weber Collection, Gift of Charlotte C. and John C. Weber, 1994
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Ornithological plates

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“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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