Candlestick
1662-1722 (made)
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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.
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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. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Jack Outhwaite Thompson through The Art Fund |
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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 | FE.11-2003 (Set) |
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Accession number | FE.10-2003 |
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Record created | September 15, 2003 |
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