Özet:

Handicraft examples are the most important documents of a nation's cultural change. As a result of the processes carried out on handicrafts recently, different perspectives have been revealed and new results have been revealed. Some of the handicrafts divided into different categories consist of products produced from metal. Candlesticks, which are an important structure among metal works, are a well-known brand for illuminating spaces without the need for electricity. Although the main way of making these products seems to be illumination, they also have some symbolic functions in addition to functionality. In this regard, a few candlestick examples preserved in the Mardin Museum were discussed. The candlesticks discussed were produced as table and hand candlesticks depending on their usage area. Four examples are preserved in storage, with only one of the candlesticks remaining on the floor of the showroom. It was understood that the candlesticks examined were produced with bronze and copper materials, using casting and forging techniques. It is understood that deliciously simple compositions are at the forefront with more consistency. With the introduction of electricity into human life, these works are used for decorative purposes today.

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