East Asian Art Lantern Made in China, AsiaQing Dynasty (1644-1911), c. 1730-50 Artist/maker unknown, Chinese Porcelain with overglaze enamel (fencai) decoration * Gallery 236, Asian Art, second floor 1955-50-105 The Alfred and Margaret Caspary Memorial Gift, 1955 |
LabelThis delicate lantern, pierced with lattice-patterned designs to emit candlelight, would have been placed on a tall wooden stand. Its borders and central medallions are decorated with plum blossoms, bamboo, lotus, rose, and other auspicious plants and flowers that convey wishes of peace, unity, and longevity.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
