Ship Lantern

anoniem, 1650 - 1700

Ship’s lanterns, 17th century. Large vessels sometimes carried as many as five of these lanterns. They would be fixed to the stern of the ship. Candles burned inside to produce the light. The original mica or horn between the carved figures is missing.

  • Artwork typeship lantarn
  • Object numberNG-MC-1052
  • Dimensionsheight 335 cm x diameter 121 cm
  • Physical characteristicshout en ijzer