Chinese Opium Lamp #1

3D Model

Chinese opium lamp consisting of “paktong” (an alloy of copper, zinc, and nickel). The cylindrical sides are of reticulated floral designs and panels engraved with Taoist Immortals, the glass cover (not shown) cover the intact wick. The lamp was used to heat an opium/water mixture so the vapors could be inhaled.

Date: 1850-1900

Dimensions (in inches): 3.5 (H) x 3 (W) x 3 (D)

Part of the William M. Lindgren Asian Art Collection housed in the St. Cloud State University Archives. Item 2042