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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

OriginNepal
Datemid 20th century
Dimensions5 3/8 × 4 1/4 × 4 1/4 in.
MediumSilver alloy
Classification(s)
Credit LineRubin Museum of Art, Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin
Object numberSC2012.7.10
On view
Photograph by David De Armas, Rubin Museum of Art, 2021.
Butter Lamp
mid 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
18th - 20th century
Photograph by David De Armas, Rubin Museum of Art, 2021.
Butter Lamp
18th - 20th century
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