Ornate Wood Lantern with Kingfisher Feather

Description:

Ornate Wood Lantern with Kingfisher Feather, China, Qing dynasty, octagonal, surmounted with a square openwork mirrored top, on a carved octagonal stem base with gilt carved details, the central glazed candle holder decorated with metal sheet openwork in various designs, all further ornamented with kingfisher feathers, ht. 11 1/8 in.
Estimate $700-900

brittle with missing parts and nails, age cracks to wood, heavy dirt, loss of feather and metalwork details.


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