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Miniature Traveling Candlestick

14th century


copper alloy

6.5 x 3.5 in, at top
16.51 x 8.89 cm 

Adolph D. and Wilkins C. Williams Fund
68.19.1

This miniature candlestick has three hinged legs so that it can be folded up and easily placed into a leather pouch or belt while traveling.
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