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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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