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Description: | Pair of pricket candlesticks in the form of birds with wings spread standing on a tortoise set within a circular tray on three feet. The birds legs, beak and eyes are gilt while its body and wings are white enamel with individual cloisons representing plummage. The tortoise is roughly modelled and coloured and the tray and grease pan are decorated in polychrome enamel on a bright turquoise ground with floral ornament. Only one on display.
Technique: cloisonné
Technique: enamelling
Material: metal
Material: enamel
candlestick made in China, Asia, 1723-1735, (1916.28/2). | Source: | Manchester City Galleries | Identifier: | mcag.emu.ecatalogue.25418 | Go to resource |
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