- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Pottery candlestick and candle. [MOBB [OPS move] 6/4/2017]
- Long description
- Pottery candlestick and candle. The candlestick is peach ware, with cream stripes around the tulip shaped candle socket, and a clear glaze. The base is circular with a rounded rim and a short, ridged stem supporting the candle socket. There is a loop handle at the side. The candle is yellow wax. [MOBB [OPS move] 6/4/2017]
- Cultural groups
- Portuguese
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1907
- Date collected
- Between 1903 - 1907
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 1977
- Materials and processes
- Material Pottery, Material Mica Stone, Material Wax, Material Cotton Seed Fibre Yarn Plant, Process Slipped, Process Glazed, Process Fire-Hardened, Process Moulded, Process Woven, Process Thrown
- Dimensions
- Height: max 135 mm, Width: max 79 mm, Diameter: max 78 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1977.22.10
- Research and responses
Joan Harden is Dr. Donald B. Harden's sister. Dr. Harden has donated several specimens. [MOB 7/11/2000]
Search terms: Lighting, Pottery, Furniture Dwelling, Ritual and Ceremonial, Religion, Candlestick, Candle, House-ornament
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