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Candlestick

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass candlestick holders. Two identical holders are shown. Each has a square base with a decorative edge. A short, thick stem leads to a large urn-shaped body with a ring of diamond-shaped engravings. Two arms extend from the body with a candle cup on top. Chains of clear teardrop-shaped crystals hang from the arms. The crystals are faceted. The background is light gray. The title is "Candlestick" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1790
Medium
Blown glass
Culture
British or Irish
Dimensions
600 × 473 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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