Bidspirit auction | A Large Moroccan Style Pierced

A Large Moroccan Style Pierced Brass and Textured Glass Hanging Lantern - A large Moroccan style hanging lantern constructed from pierced and repoussé brass with six inset glass panels. The hexagonal body features intricate openwork geometric and foliate designs, with the upper registers decorated with repoussé work depicting birds amongst foliage. Each of the six side panels houses a clear glass pane with a pressed star or geometric texture. The lantern is topped with a tiered, pierced dome and a pointed finial, while the base terminates in a secondary spherical lower finial featuring star-shaped piercings. The structure is held together with visible flat-head screws and is suspended by two lengths of metal link chain. A modern white plastic electrical cord is fitted to the interior. Height: 68 cm Width: 28 cm.