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Candlestick (1949.16)

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When looking at this medieval candlestick, what is the first thing you notice? Is it the noblemen on horseback, carrying falcons, accompanied by their faithful attendants standing nearby? Falconry was a sport enjoyed by the elite across Asia and Europe, across religions and language barriers. Or maybe you first notice the intricate inscription of well-wishes carved around the base? Whatever it is that first catches your eye, it is these very details that made this candlestick such a luxurious commodity in Anatolia (today’s Turkey). Its features suggest a world of opulence, with calligraphic flora and fauna surrounding powerful horses, a scene of luxury enjoyed by a select few individuals.  Looking at this beautiful candlestick, one imagines the riches of the medieval globe.

Grace Conroy, Class of 2025, College of the Holy Cross
Maddie Bogdjalian, Class of 2025, College of the Holy Cross
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