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1977.23.9

Pottery candlestick of pink ware glazed red-orange with cream coloured stripes or drips along the length of the tulip shaped candle socket and across the base. Circular base with no rim, small stem with rounded ridge and the socket. Loop handle along the stem. [MOBB [OPS move] 6/4/2017]

1977.23.9

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pottery candlestick of pink ware glazed red-orange with cream coloured stripes or drips along the length of the tulip shaped candle socket and across the base. Circular base with no rim, small stem with rounded ridge and the socket. Loop handle along the stem. [MOBB [OPS move] 6/4/2017]
Geographical reference
Portugal
Europe > Southern Europe > Portugal
Oporto
Cultural groups
Portuguese
Person
Field collector John Mason Harden
Field collector Constance Caroline Harden
PRM source Donald Benjamin Harden
Date / Period
Date made: Circa 1906
Date collected
circa 1906
Acquisition information
Donated: 1977
Materials and processes
Material Pottery, Material Mica Stone, Material Pigment, Process Fire-Hardened, Process Slipped, Process Glazed, Process Thrown, Process Handbuilt
Dimensions
Height: max 73 mm, Length: max 70 mm, Width: max 67 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1977.23.9

Search terms: Lighting, Pottery, Furniture Dwelling, Religion, Ritual and Ceremonial, Candlestick, House-ornament, Religious Object, Ceremonial Object

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