Candlestick

Chinese

1800–1900

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Provenance

Title: Candlestick
Date: 1800–1900
Geography: Made in China
Culture: Chinese
Medium: Porcelain
Dimensions: 13 7/16 x 3 7/8 in. (34.1 x 9.8 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Flora E. Whiting, 1971
Object Number: 1971.180.117
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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