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Sconce

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two silver sconces, "Sconce" by an unknown artist. Each sconce has an eagle with wings spread at the top, beak open. The eagle has detailed feathers. Below the eagle is a shield shape with a circle outlined in the center. The bottom of the shield has two curved arms ending in candle holders resembling flowers.

Artwork details

Date:
1790–1800
Medium:
Maple
Dimensions:
599 × 468 px
Museum record:
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