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Sconce

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver sconce with three sections. Middle section taller and wider than two on either side. Each section has vertical ribbing. Metal decoration around the top of each section, including a decorative pinecone at the top. Chains and crystal drops hang from each section. Tassels on bottom of crystals. Decorative metalwork on sconce. The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
1810–20
Medium:
Cut glass, gilt bronze
Culture:
British or Irish
Dimensions:
492 × 625 px
Museum record:
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