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Candlestick

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a candlestick. The candlestick is white with a wide flared top and a narrow base. The candlestick has a wide base that tapers up to a middle section with a bulbous shape, then tapers more to a narrower section below the middle. The base and middle section have decorative designs. The base has a design around the edge and two large fish on either side. The middle section has a design with a person in the center. The background of the photo is gray. The candlestick sits on a dark surface with handwritten notes. The image is bordered by black. The candlestick, titled "Candlestick", is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1700–1800
Medium
Copper, enamel
Dimensions
478 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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