Islamic-type Candlestick
CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Yongle period (1403-1424)
Dateca.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 CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese PorcelainCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1768
Object number: G23.8.189.1a-b,.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1758-1760
Object number: G91.7.19.1-2
