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Hanging Lantern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black hanging lantern with a glass body. The glass body is rounded and smooth with no visible patterns. A decorative metal band encircles the top edge. The lantern has a metal top and bottom, with three chains connecting them to hang it. The background is light gray. The artist of this piece is unknown but titled "Hanging Lantern".

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1830
Medium:
Free-blown glass, metal
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
411 × 624 px
Museum record:
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