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Sconce

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of sconce titled "Sconce". Metal sconce with circular backplate. Backplate is covered with a geometric pattern of raised triangles. A metal bracket extends from the bottom center. A cylindrical candleholder extends straight down from the bracket. A nail protrudes from top center. A hanging wire is looped over the nail.

Artwork Details

Date
1700–1800
Medium
Tin, glass
Dimensions
477 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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