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Candlestick

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver candlestick holder, titled "Candlestick", by an unknown artist. Two short, thin, silver candlesticks with fluted bases and no candles inserted. The bases are wide and have a decorative edge. The stems of the candlesticks are thin and have a series of rounded, bulbous shapes. The top of each candlestick is a short cylinder with a depression in the center for a candle. The background is a light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1760
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
600 × 482 px
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