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Candlestick

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1868-1899

GUSN

GUSN-5536

Description

Footed circular base, baluster, cylinder and ball shaped stem, turquoise, dark blue and red cloisonne design.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candlesticks
brass (alloy)
cloisonné
enamel paint
Enamel
Brass
Cloisonne
CANDLESTICK

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Near East

Dimensions

9.5 x 4.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.842

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