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1966.3.172

Candle. Made from ?wax. It is straight with a circle section. The sides taper slightly towards the tip. The tip is conical with the string wick extending in the centre. [AB [OPS Move] 27/4/2017]

1966.3.172

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Collection type
Object
Description
Candle. Made from ?wax. It is straight with a circle section. The sides taper slightly towards the tip. The tip is conical with the string wick extending in the centre. [AB [OPS Move] 27/4/2017]
Cultural groups
English
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1966
Date collected
Before 1966
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1966
Materials and processes
Material String, Material Wax, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Length: max 132 mm, Diameter: max 19 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1966.3.172 Other numbers: ?999

Search terms: Lighting, Religion, Candle, Religious Offering

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