Candle Snuffer

Object/Artifact

-

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Candle Snuffer

Entry/Object ID

NU 2022.92

Description

A bronze candle snuffer, consisting of a cone attached to a long handle. The cone is decorated with vertical grooves that end in etched diamond patterns along the rim. The handle itself is curled metal, and ends in a pointed topper.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Southeast Asia

Continent

Asia

Notes

Burmese

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

On the handle, near where the curls end

Transcription

CHINA

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Candlesnuffer

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Lighting Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Lighting Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Temporary Number

Other Number

NN 2018.43

Dimensions

Height

1-3/4 in

Length

10-1/4 in

Diameter

1-1/4 in

Materials

Material

Metal

Material Notes

Brass, most likely

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good