Candlestick
17th century (made)
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Portion of a candlestick of red earthenware, with decoration in white slip under a yellow glaze. The stem expands to form a knop, flat on the upper side, and has been broken off above it; only a small portion of the spreading foot remains. The stem and knop are decorated with rough scrolls and zig-zags in slip.
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Materials and techniques | Earthenware with decoration in white slip under a yellow glaze |
Brief description | Candlestick, part, of red earthenware with slip decoration. English, 17th century. |
Physical description | Portion of a candlestick of red earthenware, with decoration in white slip under a yellow glaze. The stem expands to form a knop, flat on the upper side, and has been broken off above it; only a small portion of the spreading foot remains. The stem and knop are decorated with rough scrolls and zig-zags in slip. |
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Accession number | 1449-1901 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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