Hanging lantern in the form of an egg-shaped gourd. There is delicate dark brown metal detailing of leaves and vines that wrap around the top of the lantern. On the upper right side of the lantern there is dark brown metal detailing of a praying mantis amongst the leaves and vines. The lantern is lined with tan colored paper.
Japanese
Lantern,
early 19th century
Brass with paper shades
,
39.4 x 27.9 cm (15 1/2 x 11 in.)
Object details
Accession number
M3n16
Primary Creator
Japanese
Full title
Lantern
Creation Date
early 19th century
Provenance
Entered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection at an unknown date.
Dimensions
39.4 x 27.9 cm (15 1/2 x 11 in.)
Display Media
Brass with paper shades
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Permanent Gallery Location
Blue Room
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Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.