Folding copper candlestick. Jointed arm comprised of three pieces, ending in a pricker. Folding tripod base with central aperture into which the drip dish fits when folded. The drip dish is a different metal, and is circular with scalloped edge. There is also a central hole in the dish and a scalloped oblong plate on the underside for slotting into the folded tripod. [MOBB [OPS move] 30/5/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Folding copper candlestick. Jointed arm comprised of three pieces, ending in a pricker. Folding tripod base with central aperture into which the drip dish fits when folded. The drip dish is a different metal, and is circular with scalloped edge. There is also a central hole in the dish and a scalloped oblong plate on the underside for slotting into the folded tripod. [MOBB [OPS move] 30/5/2017]
Geographical reference: Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups: Japanese
Person: Field collector Miss K. Balfour; PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1903
Date collected: By 1903
Acquisition information: Donated: 1932
Materials and processes: Material Copper Metal, Material Metal, Material Lead Metal, Process Jointed, Process Perforated, Process Cast
Dimensions: Height: max 13 mm, Width: max 98 mm, Length: max 113 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1932.88.1073 Other numbers: CP 14 [C P 14]

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