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Twee achterplaten van wandarmen

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Date: c. 1725 - c. 1750
Medium: earthenware, tin glaze
Culture: Delft
Institution: Rijksmuseum

Candle holders could be attached to these two plates. Sconces provided wall lighting. Back plates were decorative and also protected the wall from candle flames. < Faience > sconces did not reflect light as strongly as those with silver or mirrored back plates.

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