Name/Title

Miniature

Entry/Object ID

1988.19.014

Description

A miniature of a lantern. The lantern is made from a linotype metal (pot metal), cast in a mold, and a glass marble. The stove is cast as one piece and then a wire handle has been added. The figurine is decorated with paint. It has gold base and a purple top. The glass marble is green.

Artwork Details

Medium

linotype metal, glass marble

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1965

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

Mexican

Dimensions

Height

2-1/2 in

Width

1-3/16 in

Length

1 in

Dimension Notes

2 1/2" x 1 1/6" (6.4cm x 2.6cm)