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Candlestick

1662-1722 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This bronze candlestick was used as part of an altar set composed of an incense burner, two flowers vases and two candlesticks. The figure portrayed is a foreign man, probably of Central Asian origins.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Brief description
Bronze candlestick in the shape a foreigner, China, Kangxi reign (1662-1722); one of a pair
Physical description
Bronze candlestick in the shape of a bearded foreigner with bare belly and flowing robe, standing on a base, with the left arm raised to hold a plate; on this is a vase decorated with a dragon pattern.
Dimensions
  • Height: 30.5cm
  • Width: 8.3cm
Style
Credit line
Bequeathed by Jack Outhwaite Thompson through The Art Fund
Subjects depicted
Summary
This bronze candlestick was used as part of an altar set composed of an incense burner, two flowers vases and two candlesticks. The figure portrayed is a foreign man, probably of Central Asian origins.
Associated object
Collection
Accession number
FE.10-2003

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Record createdSeptember 15, 2003
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