A PALACE WOODEN LANTERN, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

h cm 51

Of square section, it is openwork-carved and lacquered with lotus scrolls, terminating in silk tassels; each face features a central polylobed reserve decorated with painted paper depicting stylized leaves.

清（1644-1912）木胎描金彩绘宫灯（方胜式宫灯）