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Candleholder in the form of a Chinese woman
Made by: Strasbourg Manufactory (France, working 1720–1781)
French (Strasbourg)
about 1750
Object Place: Europe, Strasbourg, France
Medium/Technique
Tin-glazed earthenware
Dimensions
26.67 cm (10 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger
Accession Number69.1258
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramics – Pottery – Earthenware
DescriptionCandleholder in form of Chinese woman. Faience; white glaze; wears a pointed hat and loose robes, her left arm around the candle shaft which is molded with overlapping artichoke leaves. Repaired break in holder above her hand. Mate to 69.1259. Relates to enameled version, also from Pflueger collection (2006.876.1)
ProvenanceAntique Porcelain Company, New York; October 1969, purchased by Edward Pflueger.