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Candlestick

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Candlestick by unidentified artist is a dark brown, cylindrical object with a flared base and a narrow top. The object resembles a bamboo stalk, with a series of raised, curved lines that spiral around it, resembling bamboo leaves. The base of the object is wider than the top and has a flat edge. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The object casts a slight shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork details

Date:
second half 19th century
Medium:
Copper alloy
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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