A PAIR OF 'HONGMU' LANTERNS QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

of upright square shape, folding around a central pivot, with four removable framed panels above a hump-back stretcher with four uprights to each side, the radiating arms extending beyond the framed panels with two horizontal posts tenoned into the vertical uprights that evert at top and bottom, the upper metal pivot mounted with a single loop for suspension, the lower with a pricket for a candle (2)

Nicholas Grindley Works of Art Ltd.

The lanterns are in good overall condition. One tip has been broken off and repaired. There has been some consolidation and possible repair or replacements of small elements.The shades are modern. Please note that this lot will require a CITES permit for export outside of the United States.
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