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A pair of candlesticks
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A pair of candlesticks

Jan van Cloon · before 1730 · silver (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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In Batavia, Dutch silversmiths worked alongside Chinese, Indian and local craftsmen. These candlesticks bear the hallmarks of Batavia and the marks of a master IVC, possibly Jan van Cloon. His candlesticks have no Asian features and closely follow European models.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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candlestick
Credit lineEen paar kandelaars. before 1730. Jan van Cloon. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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