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Sconce

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two wall-mounted sconces, Sconce by an unknown artist. Three candles on each. Each sconce has an eagle on top, wings spread; each eagle perched on a decorative bowl; below the eagle, a rectangular piece with ornate design across the top; below that, curving candle holders ending in tassels; sconces mounted on a long piece with a leaf design pointing down. The sconces are gray with a plain white background.

Artwork Details

Date
1785–1800
Medium
Pine
Dimensions
504 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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