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Candlestick in the form of a peacock

Candlestick in the form of a peacock

(Germany)
(France)
about 1730–40
Object PlaceGermany
Medium/TechniqueHard- and soft-paste porcelain, gilt bronze mounts
Dimensions23 x 13 x 9.8 cm (9 1/16 x 5 1/8 x 3 7/8 in.)
Credit LineRita and Frits Markus Collection
Accession number1993.945
On View
On view
ClassificationsCeramics
Collections
InscriptionsMarks: Caduceus mark in underglaze blue on underside of porcelain base
Group shot: 65.2095a-b, 65.2096a-b
Mounted Vase
Meissen Manufactory
about 1730–35, gilt–bronze mounts, about 1745–49
Group shot: 65.2095a-b, 65.2096a-b
Mounted Vase
Meissen Manufactory
about 1730–35, gilt–bronze mounts, about 1745–49
Teapot
Teapot
Meissen Manufactory
about 1720
Image Not Available for Teapot
Teapot
Meissen Manufactory
about 1723
Snuffbox
Snuffbox
Meissen Manufactory
1745–50
Snuff Box
Snuff Box
Meissen Manufactory
probably late 19th century
Image Not Available for Covered Ewer
Covered Ewer
Meissen Manufactory
about 1750–55; mounts about 1750–56
Image Not Available for Scent bottle
Scent bottle
Meissen Manufactory
Porcelain: 1725–50?; Mounts: 1756–62
Pot-pourri Vase
Pot-pourri Vase
Sèvres Manufactory
about 1785–90
Teapot
Teapot
Meissen Manufactory
about 1725
Image Not Available for Snuffbox
Snuffbox
Meissen Manufactory
about 1745–50
Group shot: 65.1859a-b, 65.1860a-b
Pot-Pourri in the Form of a Snail Shell
Sèvres Manufactory
about 1763–68