Lamp for opium smokers

Made:
China
maker:
Unknown
Brass lamp

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Brass lamp
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Brass lamp, covered by a glass cone and surrounded by an open metal work frame, with chain and loop for suspension, possibly used by opium smokers, Chinese

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A14555
Materials:
brass and glass
Measurements:
overall: 171 mm 69 mm,
type:
lamp - lighting device
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)