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Candlestick

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Candlestick by unknown artist is a silver object. The object has a round base with a wavy edge, a long, thin stem with three decorative rings in the middle, and a short, flared opening at the top. The object is shown in grayscale and against a light gray background. The object is positioned upright and centered. The base is wider than the top. The stem has a series of rounded, stacked sections. The image is in black and white. The object appears to be made of metal.

Artwork details

Date:
1740–70
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
600 × 468 px
Museum record:
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