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Glass Globe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of wall sconce titled "Glass Globe" by unknown artist. The sconce has a central metal piece with ornate designs resembling leaves and flowers. Three arms extend from the central piece, each holding a glass globe; two smaller ones on the sides and one large one in the middle. Two additional metal arms extend from the top of the central piece, each holding a cylindrical glass shade. The sconce is mounted on a plain wall, with shadows cast to the left and right.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1895
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
493 × 625 px
Museum record:
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