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Islamic-type Candlestick

CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Yongle period (1403-1424)
Datec.1403-1424
MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall: 15.3 x 9 cm (6 x 3 9/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionChinese candlestick, blue and white top section of an altar candlestick with octagonal nozzle of Islamic metal ware form. The upper section is painted with petal lappets flanking a key-fret band, and two diaper bands above a chrysanthemum scroll band.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG01.2.1
Classifications
Asian Ceramics
Sub-classification
Chinese Porcelain
Status
On view
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
15th-16th Century
Object number: G10.4.2
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1685-1695
Object number: G01.2.77
Pair of covered vases
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1768
Object number: G23.8.189.1a-b,.2a-b
Pair of Candlesticks
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1758-1760
Object number: G91.7.19.1-2
Candlestick
Artist / Maker: Höchst Porcelain Factory
c.1755
Object number: G96.5.243
Miniature candlestick
Artist / Maker: Wedgwood
1770s
Object number: G08.2.6
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1550-1580
Object number: G99.1.9
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1680-1730
Object number: G01.2.85.1-2
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1570-1620
Object number: G99.1.6a-c
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1645-1655
Object number: G99.1.11
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
late 15th - early 16th century
Object number: G99.1.1
Armorial teacup, coffee cup, spoon and saucer from the Ludlow Service
Artist / Maker: Richard Champion and Co., Bristol China Manufactor
c.1775-1778
Object number: G83.1.1189.1-4