Today, the term lantern is used to describe many types of portable lighting, but lanterns originated as a protective enclosure for a light source - usually a candle - to make it easier to carry and hang up, and more practical outdoors or in drafty interiors such as passages and staircases where unguarded candles were more likely to be blown out by gusts of air - not just from wind but even opening a door. Lanterns were usually made from a metal frame, commonly with a hook or hoop of metal on top. [Dimensions] Height: 13" (bottom to top of handle) Width: 3" [Materials] The forged iron of this lantern sets the tone for your reenactment, house decoration, or TTRPG lair [Finish] Black [Functional] Insert your favorite candle or battery powered light to transform this piece into the atmosphere-creating decoration of your dreams [Quality] All of our products are made of the finest materials, and are packaged securely in our own warehouse Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: Today, the term lantern is used to describe many types of portable lighting, but lanterns originated as a protective enclosure for a light source - usually a candle - to make it easier to carry and hang up, and more practical outdoors or in drafty interiors such as passages and staircases where unguarded candles were more likely to be blown out by gusts of air - not just from wind but even opening a door. Lanterns were usually made from a metal frame, commonly with a hook or hoop of metal on top. [Dimensions] Height: 13" (bottom to top of handle) Width: 3" [Materials] The forged iron of this lantern sets the tone for your reenactment, house decoration, or TTRPG lair [Finish] Black [Functional] Insert your favorite candle or battery powered light to transform this piece into the atmosphere-creating decoration of your dreams [Quality] All of our products are made of the finest materials, and are packaged securely in our own warehouse