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Candlestand

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black metal candlestand with a round base and three curved feet. The pole has a rounded ornament at the top. Below the ornament, the pole is straight until a decorative section. Below the decorative section, a small shelf-like structure with a curved handle on one side. A horizontal bar extends from the pole with a candleholder on each end. Each candleholder consists of a flat dish-like base with a short stem and a cup-like top. The background is a smooth, light gray surface. The artist is unknown, and the title is "Candlestand".

Artwork details

Date:
1700–1730
Medium:
Brass, iron
Dimensions:
257 × 625 px
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