Candlestick

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Candlestick by unknown artist. Two metal candlesticks, identical and symmetrical. Each candlestick has a round base, wider than the top, with a short, wide stem rising from it. The stem is composed of stacked, rounded sections. The top section narrows to hold a candle. The base of each has a wide lip and decorative etching around the bottom. The background is a gradient grey. The candlesticks are positioned on a flat surface.