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Candelabrum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a candelabrum by artist unknown. The candelabrum has a square base and a decorative stem. It has three curved arms extending from the stem, each with a socket for a candle. Two of the sockets hold white tapered candles. The candelabrum is made of clear crystal or glass with ornate details and hanging prisms. The background is a plain wall, with the candelabrum sitting on a surface, likely a table. The overall style appears to be ornate and elegant, suggesting a formal or decorative piece. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1785
Medium:
Cut blown glass
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
430 × 624 px
Museum record:
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