One of a Pair of Porcelain Blue and White Candlesticks
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: porcelain; glaze, white; underglaze blue; brass
DimensionsOverall (ht. is for assembled piece;): 35.5 x 13.3 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineThe Murray and Ann Bell Asian Collection
Object number2010.042.029 a-d
DescriptionCandlestick has a bell shaped (campana) base with a small opening at top through which a narrow roughly cylindrical stem is inserted and in turn holds an inverted bell shaped drip pan. The stem rises above the top of the drip pan and holds a flower-like ring to accommodate a candle. The four sections are decorated with blue and white designs which include lions, clouds, bats and scroll patterns. There is brass edging on the base, drip pans and stem.Status
Not on view
