Unknown Mexican
Candelero

CultureMexican
Titles
  • Candelero
Datec. 1670–1680
PlaceMexico City (possibly), Mexico
MediumSilver with iron shaft
DimensionsOverall: 16 1/4 × 7 1/2 in. dia. (41.3 × 19.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, museum purchase funded by the Rienzi Society
Object number2005.33.2
Current Location
Rienzi
Isla'S Gallery
On view

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Department
Rienzi
Object Type
Provenance[Felipe Siegel, Coloniart, Mexico City]; purchased by MFAH, 2005.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Two paper labels on the underside: "47A"

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