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Hanging Candlestick

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of seven hanging candlesticks. Leftmost candlestick is made of dark metal with a loop at top and U-shaped base holding two candle holders. Next to it, a dark metal candlestick with conical base and hook-shaped arm holding candle. In center, a tall white candle sits on a metal stand with wide base and narrow stem. To the right of center, small dark metal candlestick with curved arm and hook at top. On far right, a long thin dark metal candlestick with hook at top and cylindrical piece attached to stem. At bottom right, a small dark metal piece with curved arm and flat base. Gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
1600–1800
Medium:
Iron
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 462 px
Museum record:
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