Lamp in the Shape of the Mythical Tianlu, 1st century B.C.E.–1st century C.E., Bronze, 2 7/8 × 5 1/8 × 2 3/4 in. (7.3 × 13.02 × 6.99 cm), Identified by its single horn, the tianlu is one of two chimeralike beasts that were believed to be protective and auspicious and became popular in Chinese art and literature during the Han dynasty. A small cover on the back of this vessel opens, suggesting that this charming bronze may have been used as an oil lamp. , China, Chinese, Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.E.–8 C.E.), Containers - Metals
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Lamp, the Shape, the Mythical Tianlu, 1st century B.C.E.–1st century C.E., Bronze, Identified, single horn, the tianlu, two chimeralike beasts, believed, protective, auspicious, popular, Chinese art, literature, Han dynasty., small cover, the back, vessel opens, suggesting, charming bronze, oil lamp., China, Chinese, Western Han dynasty, 206 B.C.E.–8 C.E., Containers - Metals
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