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Candlestick

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Candlestick by unknown artist depicts two silver candlesticks. The candlesticks have a round base with a decorative edge resembling leaves. They have a long, thin, ornate stem with three bulbous sections. The top of each candlestick is a short cylinder with a concave top for holding a candle. The background is a light gray color with a slight shadow cast by the candlesticks. The image is in black and white. The candlesticks are positioned side by side.

Artwork details

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