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Glass Globe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metallic wall sconce with three curved arms extending from a central stem. The left and right arms feature glass globe shades, while the top center arm has a cylindrical glass shade. The sconce features a floral design, with leaves and acanthus details etched into the metal. The sconce has a leaf-shaped finial at the bottom. The background is a plain wall with shadows cast by the sconce. The image title is "Glass Globe" by an unidentified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1895
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
493 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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