Candlestick
Artist
Persia
Datelate 19th century
MediumFaceted brass/bronze
DimensionsDiam. of base: 28 in. (71.2 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings
Credit LineGift of Henry LeGrand Cannon
Object number1898.1.138
DescriptionPersian candle holder in repousse work. Inlaid small circular shaped turquoise stones enclose figural scenes. The tapered form, interrupted by five sections around the circumference of the base. Scenes (described top down to bottom) courtly revelry and palace life as well as battles depicting the adventures of Bahrum Gur dispensing the seven worlds. Bahrum Gur's hunt portrayed. Musical activity and revelry. Candlestick would be housed in a palace or large function hall. There are angels, ambiguous demonic beings, horse and warrior.On View
Not on view
Herbert Meyer
1720-1726
mid 18th century
Late 19th century, maybe