Pair of Candlesticks
Asian Art
MEDIUM
Wood, polychrome
DATES
late 18th – early 19th century
DYNASTY
Joseon dynasty
DIMENSIONS
Each: 27 3/8 × 8 7/16 in. (69.5 × 21.5 cm) (show scale)
COLLECTIONS
Asian Art
ACCESSION NUMBER
L2022.2.2a-b
CREDIT LINE
Lent by the Carroll Family Collection
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Pair of cylindrical candle stands, carved in relief with mirrored images of coiling dragons amidst clouds. A collar of lotus petals appears at each base and a plain disc tops each candlestand with a prong protruding for the top to hold the candle. Both are painted in bright colors.
Likely made for the interior of a Buddhist temple although it is possible that such furnishings were also used in the public rooms of palace interiors.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Pair of Candlesticks, late 18th – early 19th century. Wood, polychrome, Each: 27 3/8 × 8 7/16 in. (69.5 × 21.5 cm). Lent by the Carroll Family Collection, L2022.2.2a-b (Photo: Image courtesy of The Honorable Joseph P. Carroll and Professor Roberta L. Carroll, M.D., CUR.L2022.2.2a-b.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, CUR.L2022.2.2a-b.jpg. Image courtesy of The Honorable Joseph P. Carroll and Professor Roberta L. Carroll, M.D., 2020
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