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Figurine, Animal

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Object Name Figurine, Animal
Description A perfume lamp decorated in the shape of a perched parrot. Parrot is perched on a green mound that is divided into two parts. The top section is attached to the bird while the other half contains a raised ovoid surface on top and a smoke-stack shaped opening on top. Fragrance was deposited in smoke-stack piece and heated by electricity to create release perfume odor. Small metal piece with screw inside of smoke-stack container. .A-parrot, .B-base.
Artist Stange, J. Martin
Collection Ross C. Purdy Museum Collection
Dimensions H-10 W-6 L-9 inches
Early Date 1910
Late Date 1930
Material Ceramic/Earthenware/Pottery
Medium Glazed/Porcelain
Place of Origin Flemmington, New Jersey
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