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Candlestick

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two clear glasses with white floral etchings around the top, on black metal stems and bases. The glasses are tall and slender, tapering from a wide mouth to a narrow base. The etched design features leaves and ferns. The stems are black metal with ornate details, and the bases are round and flat with decorative patterns. The glasses are placed on a white surface against a gray background. Title: Candlestick Artist: Not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1775
Medium
Mahogany, blown glass
Culture
British
Dimensions
600 × 608 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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