Lantern

Object Number:

29-96-591B

Current Location:

Japan Gallery

Culture:

Japanese

Provenience:

Japan

Date Made:

19Th Century

Early Date:

1800

Late Date:

1899

Section:

Asian

Materials:

Metal
Gilt

Description:

Pair of gilded metal lanterns. Six open-work sides. Six bells attached. Symbolic top pieces. See 29-96-593. (bases for lanterns)

Height:

80cm

Width:

51cm

Credit Line:

Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904

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