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1931

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2012

2025

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Altar Lamp (Italy)

This is a Altar lamp. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is brass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

  • Garland Pendant Lamp
  • silver-plated photographically etched stainless steel.
  • Gift of Artecnica.
  • 2007-38-1-a/c

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 78 x 40 cm (30 11/16 x 15 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Altar Lamp (Italy); brass; H x diam.: 78 x 40 cm (30 11/16 x 15 3/4 in.); 1931-85-1

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