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Candlestick: O.8-2014

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

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Description

Bronze candlestick, inlaid with silver, in the shape of a lotus leaf with a wavy edge.

Notes

History note: Originating from the joint collections of Professor Peter H. Plesch and Mrs. Gerta R. (Traudi) Plesch OBE

Legal notes

Given by Philippa Neilson

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2014-03-03) by Neilson, Philippa

Dating

17th Century-18th Century#
Circa 1600 CE - Circa 1799 CE

School or Style

Korean

Components of the work

Inlay composed of silver

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Inlay (process)

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.8-2014
Primary reference Number: 201237
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Created: Thursday 12 March 2015 Updated: Monday 13 May 2019 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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