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Copper and stained glass Moroccan-style lantern

Copper and stained glass Moroccan-style lantern

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Selling Price

$185

History

This decorative lantern draws inspiration from traditional Moroccan lighting designs, featuring a copper frame with colorful stained glass panels. The piece showcases blue geometric patterns with red circular medallions, characteristic of North African decorative arts that blend Islamic artistic traditions with local craftsmanship. Moroccan lanterns gained popularity worldwide during the mid-20th century as interest in global decor styles increased. These pieces are valued for their ability to cast colorful, patterned light when illuminated, creating an atmospheric ambiance. Collectors of world decor, interior designers, and enthusiasts of Mediterranean and North African aesthetics particularly appreciate these lanterns for their ornamental quality and cultural significance.

Origin

Morocco

Time period

Late 20th century