Candlestick

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver candlestick holder, "Candlestick", by unknown artist. Two identical metal candlesticks with fluted bases and ornate stems. The base of each candlestick has a round shape with multiple curved sections protruding outward, resembling a flower or a scalloped edge. The stem is long and slender, featuring a series of stacked, rounded sections. The top of each candlestick is a short, cylindrical opening. The background is a plain gray color.