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Photograph by David De Armas, Rubin Museum of Art, 2021.
Butter Lamp
Photograph by David De Armas, Rubin Museum of Art, 2021.
Photograph by David De Armas, Rubin Museum of Art, 2021.

Butter Lamp

OriginTibet
Date18th - 20th century
Dimensions5 1/2 × 4 1/8 × 4 in.
MediumSilver, turquoise
Classification(s)
Credit LineRubin Museum of Art
Object numberC2011.13.8.2
Photograph by David De Armas, Rubin Museum of Art, 2021.
Butter Lamp
18th - 20th century
Photography by Bruce M. White. The Rubin Museum of Art. 2011.
Butter Lamp
18th century
Photograph by David De Armas, Rubin Museum of Art, 2021.
Butter Lamp
mid 20th century
Photograph by David De Armas, Rubin Museum of Art, 2021.
Butter Lamp
mid 20th century
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19th century
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early 20th century
Photography by Gavin Ashworth. Rubin Museum of Art. 2013.
Oboe (Gyaling)
early 20th century