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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette