Collection Highlights
Marian Anderson (1897-1993)
c. 1940-45
1947.216
Watercolor, gouache, white tempera, and charcoal on heavy watercolor paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Lotus, Pagoda Lampshade
Object name
Lotus, Pagoda Lampshade
Date
c.1900-1906
Medium
Glass, bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 6 3/8 x 25 in. ( 16.2 x 63.5 cm )
Description
Leaded glass "lotus, pagoda" lampshade; ridged shade having 24 lead midribs running radially from the top center toward the periphery of the shade; each section set with rows of quadrangular striated green glass.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt
Object Number
N84.21
Marks
stamped: on metal tag inside shade: "TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1524"
Gallery Label
Because of its resemblance to a type of Chinese hat, this shade is sometimes referred to as the Mandarin shade. It is also called the Lotus Leaf shade.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
