Object Timeline

1921

  • Work on this object began.

1931

  • Work on this object ended.

2024

  • We acquired this object.

2025

Candle Holder Candle Holder

This is a candle holder. It was designed by Eva Zeisel. It is dated ca. 1926 and we acquired it in 2024. Its medium is earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 15.2 × 11.4 cm (6 in. × 4 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Candle Holder Candle Holder; Designed by Eva Zeisel (American, b. Hungary, 1906–2011); earthenware; H x diam.: 15.2 × 11.4 cm (6 in. × 4 1/2 in.); Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund; 2024-15-35

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