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Carrying lantern with an octagon prism-shaped central body with alternating broad and narrow sides. One of the sides is the access door with a handle to open it and fastener with needle. On the central body, at the top, another body in the shape of a trough covering, with triangles at its corners and a flat roof. Top in gold-plate and polychrome crest work, with a decoration of interlaced arches with canes at the base of each arch. Plain cover smoke release, made up of two large circular perforations and small side perforations. Circular golden and polychrome handle connected to the centre of the cover through an intermediate conical body. Supported on four metal legs rolled into loops. Golden base with polychrome floral decoration.

Details

  • Title: Lantern
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date: 1601-1700
  • Location: Spain (Europe)
  • Physical Dimensions: h: 20 cm; width: 28,3 cm; thickness: 16 cm
  • Type: household equipment
  • Medium: Metal sheet; glass

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