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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
Museum record:
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