Candle Lantern

1900.43.0058

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Candle Lantern   (1900.43.0058)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Furnishings
  2. :
  3. Lighting Equipment
  4. :
  5. Lighting Devices
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) or Republic of China (1912-1949), 19th -20th century CE
Culture Chinese
Location On Exhibitin the East Asia exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 82.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 29.7 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 29.7 cm
Weight 325 g
Measuring Remarks The length includes the chain and bottom tassel.
Materials Plant--Wood, Textile--Silk, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Painting
Munsell Color Information Light Olive Brown (2.5Y 5/2) -ns Brownish Orange ( 2.5 YR 5/8) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Parry Collection of Lamps and Candles
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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