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Candlestick

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of candlestick with a dragon on it. The candlestick has a wide base and a fluted design on the lower part. A dragon winds around the center of the candlestick. The dragon has its head near the bottom and its tail near the top. The dragon faces left. The candle holder at the top is fluted. The background is dark on top and light on the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1875–1900
Medium
Pressed yellow glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
449 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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