19th or 20th century, a two-part lantern, having a saucer with raised candle holder to center and a separate cylindrical cover with reticulated band and square opening, reticulated peach and double coin motif around a flat knob to the top of the cover, exterior decorated in underglaze blue with scrolling vines, floral blooms, conical circles, and wave patterns, unglazed underside.

9 in., 6 1/2 in. diameter

Private Collection, New London, North Carolina

I. M. Chait

Chips to rim of saucer, cover, and interior candle holder rim; three kiln spurs to candle holder rim; not examined under UV blacklight.