Candle-holder
Candle-holder

Currently not on view

Candle-holder

Chinese
Qing dynasty, Kangxi reign period, 1662–1722
y1977-53

Information

Title
Candle-holder
Medium
Reddish buff porcelain biscuit with white, aubergine, green, and yellow glaze
Dimensions
h. 21.4 cm., w. 10.8 cm., d. 6.6 cm. (8 7/16 x 4 1/4 x 2 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Max Adler
Object Number
y1977-53
Place Made

Asia, China

Culture
Chinese
Period
Kangxi
Type
candleholders, ceramics, chinese ceramics styles
Subject
warriors, figures (representations), men

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