Pewter lantern with egg-shaped body on cylindrical stand and wicker wrapped handle.
lanterns (lighting devices)
pewter (tin alloy)
wicker
Lantern
Lantern, Kerosene
Lantern, Kerosene
Chinese characters on base (stamped)
E14
Unknown
4 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 4 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of C. Malcom Watkins
2000.1836
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