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Candlestick

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden brown candlestick with shiny surface, featuring a wide circular base that tapers into a narrow cylindrical body, adorned with two raised rings, one near the base and another below the top. The top portion is a short, wide cylinder. The artist's work is titled "Candlestick".

Artwork Details

Date
1830–70
Medium
Probably mottled brown earthenware
Culture
American
Dimensions
438 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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