Caption

Candlestick, Early 20th century, Korea. Candlestick on a round base transitioning into a two-baluster shaft terminating in a flat, round sleeve with a smaller one in the shape of a multi-petaled flower bud placed in the center; ornamented with butterflies and flowers. From a pair other: no. SKAZsz 2509. Height 39.7 cm., A tall slender metallic stand with a flared round base and a long tapering stem rising to a small horizontal platform topped by a petal-shaped cup; a thin vertical rod with a decorative element extends upward from the platform area and is connected by a short horizontal brace. The object appears to be made of a golden-colored metal with subtle engraved patterns on the base and faint surface markings. The background is a smooth light gray. Colors visible include gold on the object and light gray in the background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A29_204

License type

Rights managed

Available size

68.7Mb (487.9Kb) / 13.3in x 20.0in / 4000 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Candlestick Early 20th century Korea round base transitioning two-baluster shaft terminating flat round sleeve smaller shape multi-petaled flower bud placed center ornamented butterflies flowers pair no SKAZsz 2509 Height 39.7 cm tall slender metallic stand flared round base long tapering stem rising small horizontal platform topped petal-shaped cup thin vertical rod decorative element extends upward platform area connected short horizontal brace object golden-colored metal subtle engraved patterns base faint surface markings background smooth light gray Colors visible include gold light gray background.