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Candlestick

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Candlestick by Louis Comfort Tiffany. The object is a single candlestick holder. The base is wide and flared. The body of the candlestick is cylindrical with two raised rings, one near the base and one near the top. The top has a wide, shallow depression. The entire candlestick has a mottled brown, gold, and blue coloration. The background of the image is gray, getting lighter toward the bottom. A shadow is cast to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–70
Medium
Probably mottled brown earthenware
Culture
American
Dimensions
433 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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