Lamp

Bronze lamp fashioned as a grotesque mask in Renaissance style; has the back of the head and elongated chin as its base. Its side are decorated with scrolling foliage and exotic birds. The crown of the head is attached to a Y-shaped virtide scrolling loop handle. The head has spiral-ridged horns, and scrolling hair and moustache. A long tongue protrudes from the open mouth and below it is a flame-hole. Size: Length: 14 cm; Width: 8 cm.

Collection

Bowes Museum

Inventory Number

1574381

Title

Lamp

Object Type

Image

Measurements

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