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Sconce

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image. Round sconce, by artist unknown, titled Sconce. The sconce has a black metal frame with a geometric pattern made of small triangles. The sconce has a handle at the bottom and a loop at the top for hanging. A white candle is positioned in a cylindrical holder in the center. The background is light gray. Small piece of paper on bottom center has "1971.180.71 A-B" handwritten on it. The image has a black border.

Artwork Details

Date
1700–1800
Medium
Tin, glass
Dimensions
483 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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