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Pair of Tombak Candlesticks  wikidata:Q107663773 reasonator:Q107663773
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Pair of Tombak Candlesticks
label QS:Len,"Pair of Tombak Candlesticks"
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Object type metal artwork / candlestick Edit this at Wikidata
Description
In many Islamic cultures, candlesticks were standard furniture in mosques and tombs, used particularly to flank mihrabs. They did not always hold candles, which were often for show and were not l ... See full description on web site.
Date perhaps late 16th century
Medium copper, beaten and tombak gilt
Dimensions height: 70.5 cm (27.7 in) Edit this at Wikidata
dimensions QS:P2048,+70.5U174728
institution QS:P195,Q63160499
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Place of creation Ottoman Turkey
References https://www.khalilicollections.org/collections/islamic-art/khalili-collection-islamic-art-pair-of-tombak-candlesticks-mtw937/ (EnglishEdit this at Wikidata

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Description Pair of Tombak Candlesticks
Source Khalili Collections
Author Khalili Collections

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