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Candlestick

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Date: c. 1700
Medium: glaze, cobalt (mineral), porcelain
Culture: China
Institution: Rijksmuseum

Although Chinese porcelain was prized as a decorative, exotic product, European pieces were sent to Chinese potters for copying as early as the 17th century. This pair of Chinese porcelain candlesticks is an exact replica of a European model.

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