Candlestick, 15th–16th century, European, Copper-alloy, Overall: 16 5/8, with pricket 20 5/8 x Diam. of base 7 3/8 in. ( x 1
Candlestick, 15th–16th century, European, Copper-alloy, Overall: 16 5/8, with pricket 20 5/8 x Diam. of base 7 3/8 in. ( x cm), Metalwork-Bronze, Medieval man took advantage of the light of day as much as possible, but, in the early dark of winter, he had to have recourse to other forms of light, most frequently that of the fireplace. In the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, the smoky torches of resinous wood, which formerly had been used to provide additional light in the rooms of castles, were generally restricted to use at outdoor events
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