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Description
This is a beautiful 2ft x 2ft, 2 tier hexagonal chinese palace lantern. with six sided wood carving dragon hardwood frame, 12 reverse hand painted glass panels. 2 glass panels have crack but are still intact. Chip in the wood frame by the dragon head. Overall the lantern is in good condition. In the center possible iron hook. I would love to know if this is a antique or not.
Category
Asian Art
Medium
Wood and glass panels
Distinguishing marks
None
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
2ft x 2ft
Date Period
Not Known
History
Was given to me by a friend that was moving. Was told that the lantern was about 100 years old. Not much is known about the item.
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Price Paid (If known)
Gift
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Re: Chinese palace lantern
Maybe mid to late 1800.