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Candlestick

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Candlestick by Bernard Leach. Three brown ceramic bowls are stacked on top of each other. The largest bowl at the bottom has a glossy brown finish and small dark speckles. The middle bowl is slightly smaller and sits on top of the largest bowl. The smallest bowl on top has a narrower base and short neck with a small lip at the top. The background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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