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Pair of Candlesticks

1880 - 1900 (made)
Place of origin

Each plain candlestick has a spreading base, a grease-pan and a pricket top. The stem is divided into two baluster-shaped sectionsby a central band.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Brass
Brief description
Met, Korea, vess/cont/holders, brass
Physical description
Each plain candlestick has a spreading base, a grease-pan and a pricket top. The stem is divided into two baluster-shaped sectionsby a central band.
Style
Object history
Purchased from Mr. W. H. Emberley (4 Craigerne Road, Blackheath, SE), accessioned in 1906. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Collection
Accession number
458-1906

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Record createdFebruary 3, 2000
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