0201-04
Lantern
China. Qing dynasty, c. 1860
Baitong (white brass) and glass
H17.2 x W7.6 x D7.6 cm (6 3/4 x 3 x 3 in.)
The small lantern has a removable loop handle and square horizontal top plate pierced with a central circular opening and is flanked in each corner by pierced svastika designs. Each side of the glass panels is framed in simple right-angle edges and the slightly overhanging base has short, round feet.
Lantern
China. Qing dynasty, c. 1860
Baitong (white brass) and glass
H17.2 x W7.6 x D7.6 cm (6 3/4 x 3 x 3 in.)
The small lantern has a removable loop handle and square horizontal top plate pierced with a central circular opening and is flanked in each corner by pierced svastika designs. Each side of the glass panels is framed in simple right-angle edges and the slightly overhanging base has short, round feet.