Standing candlestick

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Standing candlestick by artist Metallic standing candlestick with a long, thin pole as the main support. The pole has a small knob at the top and a decorative element in the middle. The base of the pole has a wide, flat piece with three legs, each ending in a flat foot. Two arms extend from the top of the pole, each with a small dish-shaped holder. Each holder contains a short, thick candle. The background is a plain wall with a light-colored surface and a shadow cast by the candlestick. The candlestick is on a white surface.