Candlestick of pricket type. 12th century Romanesque in style but now thought to be 20th century in date. Has costumes of two figures supporting the pan with spike. Base of stem has three lions paws and animals in between. Origin Vienna (?).
More information
Title of artwork, date
The Heiligenkreuz Candlestick, 1900–1918
Date supported
1938
Medium and material
Brass
Dimensions
94 cm
Grant
500
Total cost
1000
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