Name/Title

Miniature

Entry/Object ID

1988.19.015

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 light green base. The glass marble is clear. "MEXICO" is stamped on the base.

Artwork Details

Medium

Glass, Wire, Linotype metal (pot metal)

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1965

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

Mexican

Dimensions

Height

1-1/8 in

Width

3/4 in

Length

2 in

Dimension Notes

2 1/8" x 3/4" (5.4cm x 1.9cm)