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Butter lamp

Mongolian Collection

Accession Nr.:	2021.59.1
Type:	religious or cult object; metalwork
Date of production:	20th century
Place of production:	Mongolia

Materials:	bronze
Dimensions:	height: 4.5 cm diameter: 4.2 cm

Butter lamp base (In Khalkha: Tsugts) made of thin unadorned bronze. During ceremonies, a candle made of butter is inserted.

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