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Candlestick

Adrian Bancker

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a silver candlestick by Adrian Bancker. The candlestick has a wide, flat base with a stepped edge. The base is octagonal in shape. A short stem rises from the base, then expands into a larger, rounded section. The stem narrows and has two more rounded sections. The top of the candlestick is cylindrical, with a small lip around the edge. The candlestick is made of silver and has a shiny, reflective surface. The background of the image is grey and white. The candlestick is centered in the image.

Artwork details

Date:
1735–50
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
505 × 624 px
Museum record:
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