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Hanging Lantern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a hanging lantern by an unknown artist titled "Hanging Lantern". The lantern has a clear glass shade with a patterned design. The shade is attached to a metal frame with three chains. A metal band encircles the top of the shade. A small metal finial is at the bottom of the shade. A clear glass dish-like cover is above the shade, attached to three chains. The background is a plain wall.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1830
Medium:
Blown glass, brass
Culture:
American or British
Dimensions:
500 × 624 px
Museum record:
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