Javanese Majapahit Bronze Oil Lamp quimbaya Bijdragen tot de Taal-

Bijdragen tot de Taal-

embodying the essence of care and creation

Six major kiln groups flourished during this period

Silla pottery of this era is typically characterized by its grey stoneware fabric and subtle decorative treatments—incised

The export of both Thai and Vietnamese ceramics experienced a surge when the Chinese imperial court placed a ban on foreign export during the Ming period (Ming Ban 1

Javanese Majapahit Bronze Oil Lamp quimbaya Bijdragen tot de Taal-Majapahit Empire, c. 13001520 AD, Java, Indonesia An impressive and finely cast hanging bronze oil lamp from the Majapahit Empire, skillfully designed with an elegant ovoid pan pinched at each end and divided at the center by a raised barrier to form two separate oil chambers for wicks. Above rises a delicately pierced three lobed arch, intricately decorated with undulating foliate scrolls a testament to the refined artistry and metallurgical mastery