Antique carved lantern with hand painted glass panels

A six-sided lantern with intricate carving and hand-painted glass panels. It really is a special piece as it is so hard to find this quality today. The glass pieces are so fragile. The lantern can be illuminated by candles or adapted to take an electric light fitting. It hangs from a strong hook at the top. This quality antique Chinese furniture lamp comes from the coastal area of China and dates from the early 20th century. The wood is Chinese Elm.