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Lantern,

18th century

Italian
y1994-66

Information

Title
Lantern
Dates

18th century

Medium
Gilt metal and glass
Dimensions
129.5 x 66 x 66 cm (51 x 26 x 26 in.)
Credit Line
Gift from the collection of Millard Meiss, Class of 1926, and Margaret L. Meiss
Object Number
y1994-66
Place Made

Europe, Italy, Venice

Culture
Italian
Type
lanterns (lighting devices), architectural elements
Materials
glass, metal
Techniques
gilding
Subject
putti, plant-derived motifs, running ornament

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