Pair of candlesticks

CultureChinese
Titles
  • Pair of candlesticks
Datec. 1760–1770
Made inChina , Asia
MediumHard-paste porcelain with enamel
DimensionsEach: 7 13/16 × 4 1/8 in. (19.8 × 10.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.61.62.1,.2
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Kilroy Center
On view

Explore Further

Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionThroughout the colonial period, Chinese manufacturers made porcelains specifically designed for Western markets, such as this pair of candlesticks that is closely patterned on silver or brass examples.
Provenance[David Stockwell (1907–1996), Wilmington, Delaware]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, October 10, 1961; given to MFAH, by 1966.

Cataloguing data may change with further research.

If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.

Candlestick
c. 1760–1770
Hard-paste porcelain with enamel and gilding
B.69.104
Pair of Vases
c. 1852–1860
Porcelain (biscuit) and hard-paste porcelain with polychrome enamels and gilding
B.2000.6.1,.2
Vase (one of a pair)
c. 1795–1810
Hard-paste porcelain with enamel and gilding
B.49.1.1.A,.B
Pair of Cream or Custard Cups
c. 1810–1820
Hard-paste porcelain with enamel and gilding
B.2007.11.1,.2.A,.B
Pair of Vases
Tucker China Factory
c. 1826–1838
Hard-paste porcelain with enamel and gilding
B.72.118.1,.2
Vase (one of a pair)
c. 1795–1810
Hard-paste porcelain with enamel and gilding
B.49.1.2.A,.B
Dinner Plate (one of a pair)
c. 1842
Hard-paste porcelain with enamel and gilding
B.98.3.2
Pair of Pitchers
Tucker China Factory
c. 1826–1838
Hard-paste porcelain with enamel and gilding
B.22.7.1,.2
Pair of Pitchers
Tucker China Factory
c. 1826–1838
Hard-paste porcelain with enamel and gilding
B.22.6.1,.2
Soup Plate (one of a pair)
c. 1747
Hard-paste porcelain with enamel and gilding
B.77.15.2
Soup Plate (one of a pair)
c. 1747
Hard-paste porcelain with enamel and gilding
B.77.15.1
Pair of Pitchers
Tucker China Factory
c. 1826–1838
Hard-paste porcelain with enamel and gilding
B.2021.5.1,.2