Candlestick
8th century (made)
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Candlestick of white earthenware, covered with marbled dark green and yellow lead glazes. In the form of a small cup on a slender stem resting on a slightly domed disc, itself supported by a column spreading at the base.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware with coloured lead glazes |
| Brief description | Candlestick, white earthenware with coloured lead glazes, China, Tang dynasty, 8th century |
| Physical description | Candlestick of white earthenware, covered with marbled dark green and yellow lead glazes. In the form of a small cup on a slender stem resting on a slightly domed disc, itself supported by a column spreading at the base. |
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| Accession number | C.459-1920 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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