Candlestick
ca. 1770 (made)
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Porcelain candlestick consisting of the figure of a semi-nude woman with draperies decorated with pink flowers, with enamel colours and gilt. An infant standing on her lap clasps stylised foliage which supports the drip-tray and sconce. The white body has a clear glaze which has pooled in places.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain decorated with enamel colours and gilded |
| Brief description | Porcelain candlestick in the shape of a woman with an infant carrying a flower, made by William Littler, West Pans, East Lothian, ca. 1770. |
| Physical description | Porcelain candlestick consisting of the figure of a semi-nude woman with draperies decorated with pink flowers, with enamel colours and gilt. An infant standing on her lap clasps stylised foliage which supports the drip-tray and sconce. The white body has a clear glaze which has pooled in places. |
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| Object history | One of a pair with C.9A-1987. |
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| Accession number | C.9-1987 |
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| Record created | September 12, 2001 |
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