Period:Qing dynasty Production date:19thC(late)
Materials:brass
Technique:
Subjects:dragon flaming jewel
Dimensions:Diameter: 4.30 centimetres Length: 17 centimetres Weight: 238 grammes
Description:
Tapering cylindrical “candle-case”, candle mould, made of shiny very yellow brass. The design includes a five clawed dragon chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom, wave and cloud patterns all in high relief.
IMG
![图片[1]-candle-case; candle-mould BM-As1893-0320.81-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qin dynasty/43/mid_00505496_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-candle-case; candle-mould BM-As1893-0320.81-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qin dynasty/43/mid_PO7712_ASIA_EAS5851_EAS102238_1.jpg)
Comments:British and Medieval Dept. Register, v.6, p.244 “candle case”. Ethno Temporary Register (1861-1921), p.65, overall collection entry only. No Ethno registration Slip.Majority of this collection is in Oriental Department. (AMD,11/1996).
Materials:brass
Technique:
Subjects:dragon flaming jewel
Dimensions:Diameter: 4.30 centimetres Length: 17 centimetres Weight: 238 grammes
Description:
Tapering cylindrical “candle-case”, candle mould, made of shiny very yellow brass. The design includes a five clawed dragon chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom, wave and cloud patterns all in high relief.
IMG
Comments:British and Medieval Dept. Register, v.6, p.244 “candle case”. Ethno Temporary Register (1861-1921), p.65, overall collection entry only. No Ethno registration Slip.Majority of this collection is in Oriental Department. (AMD,11/1996).
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