A pair of Chinese lacquered lanterns, Qing Dynasty. Square in shape, each side has a panel of glass with calligraphy and a small landscape behind. Top and bottom panels have open carved scrollwork with designs. Remnants of red paint. Hole in top for light and wired will pull chain. Each of 4 corner posts extend past top with carved bats on lotus bases. Larger lantern also has calligraphy panels behind glass, but no landscapes. Both lanterns work when plugged in.
H. 21.75" (55.2 cm), D. 8.75" (22.2 cm)
Provenance: Estate of Dr. Silvio Riccio,Internal Medicine Physician,Nanuet, New York.

Condition: Good condition overall for age and use. Loss to a carved frieze on base, other losses to scrollwork. Grime, evidence of age throughout.

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