Candlestick (M.C. 3823), between 1644 and 1895

Type(s) of object(s): domestic life, sculpture, ceramic, china name(s): statuette, candlestick materials and techniques: stoneware, molding, molded decoration (ceramic), biscuit, celadon place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 20. 1cm width: 7. 8cm depth: 6. 6cm description: standing figure. His hands support a vase leaning on his right arm. Reserved biscuit face. Mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: cernuschi, henri date of acquisition: 1896 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 3823. Object Type: sculpture. Genre: figurine. Date: between 1644 and 1895. Dimensions: height: 20.1 cm (7.9 in) ; width: 7.8 cm (3 in) ; depth: 6.6 cm (2.5 in). Medium: sandstone. Collection: Musée Cernuschi.