About
Offering urns were used to bring food or ceremonial offerings to the temple on holy days. These cinnabar lacquered urns have been converted into a pair of matching lamps. The black fabric shades allow these lamps to give off dramatic and moody lighting.
ONLY ONE AVAILABLE FROM EACH PAIR
ONLY ONE AVAILABLE FROM EACH PAIR
Details
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Place of Origin
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Date of Manufacturec. 1900
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Period
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ConditionExcellent. ONLY ONE AVAILABLE FROM EACH PAIR.
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WearWear consistent with age and use
Materials and Techniques
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Dealer LocationChicago, IL
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Number of Items2
Dimensions
36 in. H
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16 in. W
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16 in. D
91 cm H
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41 cm W
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41 cm D
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Reference NumberLU8864754758
About the Seller
1stdibs seller since 2010
Typical response time: 4 hours
Located in Chicago, IL
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