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A pair of bronze lanterns, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A pair of bronze lanterns, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
Sferical midsection on a flared base, wide flared top with hadle. Perforated in the shape of foliage. Height 23,3 cm.
Later handles. Parts missing to the top of lantern.
Provenance
The Vilhelm Meyers Collection.
More information
General Director Vilhelm Meyers was a prominent danish businessman who lived and worked in China during the years 1902-1935. He ran and owned the Andersen & Meyer Ltd, a company which at the time had about 25 000 employees.