Kandelaar, vierdelig c. 1590 - 1596

This pewter candlestick, dating from the late 16th century, is a simple yet elegant example of domesticware from the period. The candlestick, which features a round base and a bell-shaped candle holder, is currently in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Though the maker is unknown, it is a testament to the craftsmanship of the period, and its relatively small size indicates it may have been used in a private home. The presence of damage suggests that the candlestick was used regularly.