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Candlestick

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two yellow glass candlesticks with a fish design. The candlesticks have a square base and a curvy stem featuring a fish with its tail curled around the stem, forming a circular shape. The stem narrows at the top and flares out to hold a candle. The background is light gray. The artist and title are Baccarat and Candlestick.

Artwork Details

Date
1840–60
Medium
Yellow glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
533 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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