Lantern stand and shade
Artist
China
Date17th century
Historical location namePeking, China
Location where collectedBeijing, China
MediumWood, horn
ClassificationsFurnishings
Credit LineGift of Lieut.-Comdr Ransom Hall Holcomb, USN
Object number1940.10
DescriptionLamp stand and shade; stand is hardwood painted black with a fine design painted in white with touches of blues and reds. Shade is of carabao horn, opaque with red painted Chinese characters and floral design. Two molded candles with reed wicks came with lamp and shade. All contained in plywood box with label.On View
Not on viewCollections
c. 1864
1840's
Mid 19th century
Inuit/Yupik
