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Candlestand

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black candlestand with a three-legged base, each leg ending in a metal point. The stand has a turned wooden stem with a central section that bulges out. A T-shaped piece is positioned near the top, with a screw extending vertically from it.

Artwork details

Date:
1700–1800
Medium:
Maple
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
327 × 624 px
Museum record:
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