Butter Lamp

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Butter Lamp

Late 18th century

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese

Although clearly made in China, this pair of butter lamps may have been used by Chinese, Manchu, Mongol, or Tibetan practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism.

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Object Details

Title:

Butter Lamp
Butter Lamp, Symbol of Sight

Date:

Late 18th century

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese

Medium:

Porcelain with underglaze blue design, blue-and-white

Dimensions:

4 1/4 x 4 1/8 inches (10.8 x 10.5 cm)

Classification:

Lighting

Credit Line:

The Henry P. McIlhenny Collection in memory of Frances P. McIlhenny, 1986

Accession Number:

1986-26-304

Geography:

Made in China, Asia

Context:

Dynasty: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) Period: Qianlong Period (1736-1795)

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