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Lantern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of two metal lanterns. The lantern on the left is rectangular with a conical top. The top has a circular handle and three holes. The body has a sunburst on the front. The lantern on the right is cylindrical with a conical top. The top has a curled handle and three holes. The body has a raised pattern and a rectangular door with a handle. Both lanterns are made of dark metal and have a textured surface. The background is white with a light shadow behind the lanterns. The image title is "Lantern" and the artist is not specified but is possibly associated with The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Artwork details

Date:
1700–1900
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
492 × 624 px
Museum record:
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