Candlestick

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Description:

Candlestick of cylindrical stick, with practically a pyramidal base supported on four feet in the shape of a leg of an animal. A knot in the shape of a bulb divides the stick and, in the top, a plate is defined lightly concave, wherefrom the punch is born where the candle was going in. The enamelled decoration centers specially in the base where, in each of three parts, a lion appears inside a circular medallion flanked by two fantastic animals.

Precious metals

c. 1200

16.9 x 9.7 x 11.1 cm

Bequeathed by Santiago Espona, 1958

Inventory number: 

065553-000

Century: 12th
Repoussé, chased and gilded copper, with applied champlevé enamel; Champlevé enamel
Provenance unknown
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Anònim - Candeler - Silos o Llemotges, cap a 1200