Candlestick

The vertical silhouette of this candlestick immediately reveals its function as a source of light.
Its structure includes a broadened base, a profiled body, and a tall cylindrical socket designed to hold a candle securely. The surface is coated with a light slip and decorated in cobalt blue, then sealed under a transparent glaze. A continuous vegetal band encircles the vessel, composed of stylized leaves and scrolling forms.
In the 15th century CE, lighting was essential in both domestic and scholarly environments. Madrasas and manuscript workshops required steady illumination for reading and copying texts. Candlesticks thus formed part of the intellectual infrastructure of the period.
The cobalt decoration accentuates the rhythm of the form and enhances its sculptural presence.
This object demonstrates how utilitarian lighting devices were conceived as refined artistic works within the broader cultural landscape of the time.