Brass pricket candlestick within flat saucer, on tripod base. [MOBB [OPS move] 30/5/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Brass pricket candlestick within flat saucer, on tripod base. [MOBB [OPS move] 30/5/2017]
Long description: Carrying candlestick of brass, with 3 legs, one being formed by the handle which is bent downwards at the end. Spike for candle, surrounded by a raised ring, fixed to a circular dish for catching the grease. There are two Japanese characters on the underside of the tripod. [MOBB [OPS move] 30/5/2017]
Geographical reference: Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups: Japanese
Person: Field collector Henry Balfour; PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1892
Date collected: 1892
Acquisition information: Donated: 1932
Materials and processes: Material Brass Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Cast
Dimensions: Height: max 85 mm, Width: max 128 mm, Length: max 220 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1932.88.1080 Other numbers: CP 3 [C P 3]

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