Mexican clay candlestick Nativity Scene

Object/Artifact

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Museum of South Texas History

Name/Title

Mexican clay candlestick Nativity Scene

Entry/Object ID

2024.002.052

Description

Mexican folk-art hand painted clay candlestick with depictions of a Christian nativity scene. Marking on back “Mexico M.D. Candlestick”

Context

Nativity Scene, Birth of Jesus Christ, Catholic, candlestick holder

Collection

Ronald Stone

Acquisition

Accession

2024.002

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Candlestand

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Candleholder

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Lighting Holders

Nomenclature Class

Lighting Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Height

6-1/2 in

Width

3-3/4 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good