Millennium Candleholder
Artist
Maureen Edgar
(Eyemouth, Scotland, born 1949)
Date2000
Object NameCandlestick
Mediumsilver, cloisonne and champleve enamel
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Height: 13 cm, Diameter: 14 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 2000 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.
Copyright© Maureen Edgar (2002)
LocationOn Display - Gallery 07
Object numberABDAG011152
About MeThe bright blues and green enamel illustrates detailed imagery associated with Christ's life on earth; particularly the calling of the fishermen as his disciples. The candleholder cup depicts tongues of the element of fire, the biblical symbol for the Holy Spirit.More About Me
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Exhibitions
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Qing Dynasty, Guangxu Period, 1875-1908
Ming Dynasty, 16th - 17th century
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Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736-1796
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Qing Dynasty Qianlong/Jiaqing Period, 1736 - 1820
