Chronometer of Light — Philosophical Sculptural Lamp With An - Art & Wall Decor
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| Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|
20H x 30.3W x 11.4D in 50.8H x 76.96W x 28.96D cm | 4.8 kg 10.58 lb |
This philosophical sculptural lamp transforms a utilitarian object into an instrument of contemplation. A 1987 Chinese scale beam—once used to measure physical weight—is given a new vocation: to serve as a gauge for light and time. It rests on a base of lightning-struck wood, bearing the capricious force of nature, while a circa-1950s blue-and-white porcelain bowl cradles a warm LED glow, giving a visible "weight" to time itself.
This piece invites contemplation: what counterweight should we use to measure the brilliant, yet fleeting, moments of our existence?
Materials & Craft
Base: Century-old lightning-struck wood block, 29cm L × 21cm W × 8cm H
Beam: 1987 vintage Chinese scale beam with original patina
Light Vessel: Circa-1950s blue-and-white porcelain bowl
Light Source: Modern energy-efficient LED candle
Overall Dimensions: 51cm L × 77cm H × 30cm W
This piece invites contemplation: what counterweight should we use to measure the brilliant, yet fleeting, moments of our existence?
Materials & Craft
Base: Century-old lightning-struck wood block, 29cm L × 21cm W × 8cm H
Beam: 1987 vintage Chinese scale beam with original patina
Light Vessel: Circa-1950s blue-and-white porcelain bowl
Light Source: Modern energy-efficient LED candle
Overall Dimensions: 51cm L × 77cm H × 30cm W
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Item Chronometer of Light — Philosophical Sculptural Lamp With An
Created by Loom&Drift
As seen in Creator's Studio, Ningbo, China
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