Candlestick

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Candlestick by is a bronze object with intricate designs. The object has a wide, flared base that tapers inwards to form a cylindrical section, then flares out again to form a wide, shallow dish-like section. A smaller, narrower cylindrical section rises from the center of the dish-like section. The entire object is covered in intricate etchings and patterns, including geometric shapes and floral motifs. The etchings are done in a style that suggests a Middle Eastern or Asian influence. The background of the image is a gradient of gray, with the object casting a slight shadow on the surface below it.