Candlestick
Late 17th century (made)
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Candlestick with shallow domed base, three-knopped tapering stem and cup-like stand with saucer-shaped drip pan. Painted with chrysanthemums and cornflowers growing by rocks on the base and with lesser flower sprays on the upper parts; glazed base.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | porcelain painted in underglaze blue |
| Brief description | Candlestick, porcelain decorated with chrysanthmums and cornflowers, Chinese, late 17th century |
| Physical description | Candlestick with shallow domed base, three-knopped tapering stem and cup-like stand with saucer-shaped drip pan. Painted with chrysanthemums and cornflowers growing by rocks on the base and with lesser flower sprays on the upper parts; glazed base. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mrs. B. Nichols |
| Historical context | After a European model. |
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| Accession number | FE.16-1972 |
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| Record created | March 13, 2003 |
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