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The sculpture resembles a traditional oil lamp with intricate detailing. It is primarily dark bronze in color, indicating a metal composition, likely bronze or a similar alloy. The lamp features carvings of human figures and possibly mythological scenes in relief. The handle and spout are elaborately designed, with the handle displaying flowing or swirling patterns and the spout showcasing floral or scrolling designs. The bottom of the lamp has engraved markings. The craftsmanship and design suggest a historic or antique nature reminiscent of classical or ancient artifacts.
National Gallery of Art · Sculpture
A Lamp
Paduan 16th Century
- Date
- early 16th century
- Medium
- bronze//Medium brown bronze
- Dimensions
- overall: 3.25 x 14.94 x 5.47 cm (1 1/4 x 5 7/8 x 2 1/8 in.) gross weight: 170.88 gr (0.377 lb.)
- Classification
- Sculpture · Utilitarian Object
- Accession number
- 1957.14.69
- Credit line
- Samuel H. Kress Collection
- Time span
- 1401 to 1500
- Department
- CSD
Subjects and terms
- mixed motif
- Paduan
- Renaissance
- European Small Bronzes before 1900
- Palmette
- Ichthyocentaurs
- Nymphs
Provenance
Gustave Dreyfus [1837-1914], Paris; his estate; purchased 1930 by (Duveen Brothers, Inc., London and New York); purchased 1945 by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, New York; gift 1957 to NGA.
Inscription
cast incuse on underside of base: [leaf] / C.I.C. / IOMS / [leaf] [1]
Marks
Underside of base bears former inventory marks D 129 in red paint (Dreyfus) and C.63 in lighter red paint (Ricci 1931).
NGA object ID 43789. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.