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Oil Lamp (Tankei) with Mouse
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- MK64
Photo No：210-4949
Color type：Color
| Title | Oil Lamp (Tankei) with Mouse |
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| Category | History (M), Historical Materials |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | Edo |
| Century | 18th～19th |
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This lamp, adorned with a mouse atop, has an automatic resupply mechanism in which oil is poured out from the animal’s mouth as soon as the saucer below is about to be empty. It almost looks as if the mouse would be licking the oil, making it an enjoyable object.
Japan-Edo