Italian, Venice
Pair of Lanterns, 18th century - 19th century
Gilded copper with red marble bases
Pair of Italian iron lanterns with cast figures on exterior corners, architectural tops, and waving flags in iron at their finials. Lanterns are on tall stands that have a red marble base. The lanterns are said to have been from a ship.
East, North, And West Cloister
Commentary
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