Candlestick
1741 (made)
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The patterns on these candlesticks imitate those of the earlier Ming dynasty. Long inscriptions on their bases tell us that they were made for use on a temple altar in a place called Dongba, near Beijing. The commissioner was Tang Ying, a famous director of the Imperial Porcelain Factory in Jingdezhen. These candlesticks were formally dedicated to a Daoist temple at Dongpa.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 10 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue |
| Brief description | Cer, China, Qing, blue and white Cer, China, Qing, blue and white Cer, China, Qing, blue and white Cer, China, Qing, blue and white Cer, China, Qing, blue and white Cer, China, Qing, blue and white Cer, China, Qing, blue and white Cer, China, Qing, blue and white Cer, China, Qing, blue and white 2 pieces; Cer, China, Qing, blue and white |
| Physical description | Pair of candlesticks painted in blue with a inscription within a cartouche on the foot. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Long inscription on body
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| Credit line | Dorothy Bushell Gift |
| Summary | The patterns on these candlesticks imitate those of the earlier Ming dynasty. Long inscriptions on their bases tell us that they were made for use on a temple altar in a place called Dongba, near Beijing. The commissioner was Tang Ying, a famous director of the Imperial Porcelain Factory in Jingdezhen. These candlesticks were formally dedicated to a Daoist temple at Dongpa. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | FE.129-1975 |
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| Record created | January 24, 2008 |
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