Kisaeng House Butterfly Lamp

NameLamp

DateLate 19th-early 20th century

Place madeTaegu, South Korea, East Asia, Asia

MediumIron

Dimensions35 1/16 × 13 3/8 × 9 1/4 in. (89 × 34 × 23.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of James McGrath, A.2015.73.70a-e

Object numberA.2015.73.70a-e

Collections

Asia

DescriptionRound base supports a rod attached in middle. Directly above the base is a butterfly attachment with small bowl. Above the butterfly is a square attachment with cutout abstract design from which dangles a crescent-shaped weight; supported by the square is a skinny rod with a large butterfly attached with a six-sided open shape dangling from above. Above the square is a flower candle holder sitting in the circular base.