DepartmentAsia
Electric "oil" lamp (Blencong Listrik)
NameBlencong listrik, electric wayang lamp
Artist or maker
Sumanto
CultureJavanese
Date2007
Place madeCentral Java, Central Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumBrass, copper, plastic, glass, steel
DimensionsOverall: 12 7/8 x 7 1/2 x 5 in. (32.7025 x 19.05 x 12.7 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.24.1V
DescriptionBrass cover with punched and stamped design of the gunungan/kekayong (mountain/tree of life) over building, flanked by two dragon heads. This covers the fixture which holds a light bulb. Also included is a long detachable arm piece which holds the electrical wiring.
Rasimin
ca. 1955
Artist not recorded