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Candlestick

United States Pottery Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a candlestick. The base is circular and flared. The body is a long, narrow cylinder with a slightly flared top. The candlestick has three raised rings; one at the top, one in the middle and one near the base. The material appears to be ceramic or pottery. The color is primarily shades of brown with speckles of white and black. The background is gray and white with a shadow to the right. United States Pottery Company is the maker. The title is Candlestick.

Artwork Details

Date
1849–58
Medium
Mottled brown earthenware
Culture
American
Dimensions
427 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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