Lantern
Artist/maker unknown, Chinese
Geography:
Made in China, Asia
Date:
c. 1730-1750Medium:
Porcelain with overglaze enamel (fencai) decorationDimensions:
12 7/8 x 8 3/8 inches (32.7 x 21.3 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
1955-50-106Credit Line:
The Alfred and Margaret Caspary Memorial Gift, 1955
Made in China, Asia
Date:
c. 1730-1750Medium:
Porcelain with overglaze enamel (fencai) decorationDimensions:
12 7/8 x 8 3/8 inches (32.7 x 21.3 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1955-50-106Credit Line:
The Alfred and Margaret Caspary Memorial Gift, 1955
Label:
This 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.
This 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.
