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1899.46.33.1

Pricket candle perforated with a hole in the centre and covered in a chalky white substance. [FB 22/6/2017]

1899.46.33.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pricket candle perforated with a hole in the centre and covered in a chalky white substance. [FB 22/6/2017]
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups
Japanese
Person
Field collector Richard Carnac Temple
PRM source Richard Carnac Temple
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1898
Date collected
1898
Acquisition information
Donated: 1899
Materials and processes
Material Wax, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 211 mm, Diameter: max 24 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1899.46.33.1

Search terms: Lighting, Candle

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