Candlestick

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal candlestick with a wide, flat base that tapers into a narrow, ornate stem. The stem features stacked, rounded sections of decreasing width. A wide, flat section is in the middle. The top stem section is narrower and has a short, flared opening. The metal appears dark, with visible tarnish and small dents. The background is light gray. The title is "Candlestick" and the artist is unknown.