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Persian
Hanging lamp (19th century-early 20th century)
copper alloy, glass
(a-f) 31.5 × 14.5 × 15.0 cm (overall)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Dr Leonard B. Cox, 1961
Photo: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
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Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Persia
Accession Number
263.a-f-D5
Department
Asian Art
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Physical description
Lamp suspended from four chains, with four panes of red glass and eight panels decorated with mythical creatures, including a sheep headed man with a club; two humans in short cloaks; a man riding a lion; a bird headed man; an elephant headed man; two kneeling human figures; an animal seated in a chair and a lion attacking a hooved animal. These panels and the domed upper and lower sections are pierced in a pattern comprising foliage and birds, to allow light to pass through. Four small bird figures adorn the top section of the lamp.