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As Vietnam’s national flower, the lotus is thought to symbolize purity and optimism. Native to the muddy waters of the rice paddies, the flower closes and sinks under water at night before rising and opening at dawn. Heavily influenced by the cobalt blue and white designs of China’s 15th century Ming porcelain, this vintage lotus flower oil lamp was bought from a store on Hanoi’s Hang Dong street.
In 1780, Francois-Pierre Aime Argand invented an oil lamp with a glass chimney to keep the wind from extinguishing the flame. His so-called ‘hurricane lamps’ went on to light homes and ships all over the world for ... Read More
In 1780, Francois-Pierre Aime Argand invented an oil lamp with a glass chimney to keep the wind from extinguishing the flame. His so-called ‘hurricane lamps’ went on to light homes and ships all over the world for more than a 100 years, until the invention of gas-powered and electric lamps. Today these lamps are ideal for outdoor parties and look great clustered together on a table as a more dramatic centerpiece. Read Less
9.5" H, 2.75" diameter (at base)This lamp is in working order. To adjust the light, use the circular knob to raise and lower the wick. Not sold with kerosene.
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