Candlestick, c. 1640
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Porcelainexpand_more
Gift of Leo and Doris Hodroffexpand_more 2004.261.2
On View in Gallery 209expand_more
The bell-shaped body of this candlestick was among the first Western forms to be reproduced in Chinese porcelain. It corresponds to early 17th century pewter and brass candsticks, which may have been sent to China as a sample, as candlesticks were previously unknown there.
Details
- Title
- Candlestick
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2004.261.2
- Curator Approved
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