Candlestick

1924.02.0378

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Artifact Identification Candlestick   (1924.02.0378)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Furnishings
  2. :
  3. Lighting Equipment
  4. :
  5. Lighting Holders
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Migration Age, 6th – 7th century CE
Culture Merovingian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Width) 6.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 2.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.1 cm
Weight 34 g
Measuring Remarks Largest dimension is actually the width and the second largest dimension is the height. The third largest dimension was taken from the distance (width) between the top and bottom of the base.
Materials Ceramic--Earthenware
Manufacturing Processes Handbuilding, Firing
Munsell Color Information Light Yellowish Brown (Hue 7.5 Y R 7/4) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Baudon Collection
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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