"Red Hot Candelabra"
Date2014
Maker
Billy Ray Hussey
(b. 1955)
MediumEarthenware
DimensionsOH: 7 1/2 in.; OL: 11 in.
Credit LineGift of Lois Wagner in memory of Carol Ann Ellett
Object number2019.900.1
DescriptionHand sculpted earthenware figural candelabra. The figure resembling a smiling four-legged beast with teeth exposed in a wide grin, flames leaping off his back and four candle nozzles amidst the flames on the back as well. The entire sculpture composed of orange clay covered in red, black and brown oxides.
late 18th century
December 1774
Probably 1812-1820
1760-1780
1765-1785
ca. 1760