Two-piece Candlestick, one of a pair, early 17th century, 30 7/16 x 8 3/4 x 7 3/8 in. (77.31 x 22.23 x 18.73 cm) (overall), Bronze, China, 17th century, This rare set of large, bronze candlesticks is cast at its base in the form of foreigners kneeling in mirror image on stepped stands. During the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), foreigners were ocassionally depicted in the decorative arts. They were typically shown with curling hair, bushy brows over bulging eyes, large noses, and moustaches like those shown here. They wear Chinese style robes with raised chest medallions, aprons, and boots.
GLIX-115-2T91HM0
Magyarország
Kollekció
GLIX Prime
Novel Use
Fotós / Szerző
Penta Springs, Penta Springs Limited
Készült
Leírás
Two-piece Candlestick, one of a pair, early 17th century, 30 7/16 x 8 3/4 x 7 3/8 in. (77.31 x 22.23 x 18.73 cm) (overall), Bronze, China, 17th century, This rare set of large, bronze candlesticks is cast at its base in the form of foreigners kneeling in mirror image on stepped stands. During the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), foreigners were ocassionally depicted in the decorative arts. They were typically shown with curling hair, bushy brows over bulging eyes, large noses, and moustaches like those shown here. They wear Chinese style robes with raised chest medallions, aprons, and boots.