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Chandelier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a chandelier by Sia. Round base with short pillar rising from center; round ring at top of pillar. Base has gear-like pattern around bottom; two rows of gear-like pattern around middle. 15 curved arms extend from base; each arm has a candleholder at end. Curved pieces resembling leaves or petals extend from pillar.

Artwork details

Date:
1790
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
599 × 478 px
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