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Candlestick

Cornelius Kierstede

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two candlesticks, specifically designed by Cornelius Kierstede. They are made of silver. The candlesticks have a square base with a decorative border around the edges. The base features an engraved design around the sides. A short, square platform rises from the base, followed by a cylindrical section with vertical grooves. This section is flanked by decorative bands at the top and bottom. The candlesticks have a flared, square-shaped top with a decorative edge. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1705
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 598 px
Museum record:
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