Lamp base
MediumMetal
Dimensions7 1/8 × 6 3/4 in. (18.1 × 17.1 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings
Credit LineOn Loan from Mrs. Frank A. Balch
Object number1948.45.29
DescriptionSmall, highly decorated oil lamp base consisting of two pieces.1. Oil resevoir and insert into body portion of piece. Brass resevoir with decorative lid. Outer edge is cross-hatched, there are two motifs. One is the group of four cherub faces with leafy highlights. The other is the group of three round floral knobs (one of which is replaced by the screw cap for the resevoir).
2. Base is made of cast metal with a scrollwork lip. A body with two relief sculptures each featuring four cherubs. Separating two scenes are two ovals surrounded by leafy baroque decorations. A small columnar section leads to four curved feet which match the leafy ornamentation.
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Egypt
19th century
1740, or later