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Pricket Candlestick

19th century (12th–13th century style)
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Pricket Candlestick
  • Date: 19th century (12th–13th century style)
  • Geography: Made in Saxony, Germany
  • Culture: German
  • Medium: Gilded copper alloy and rock crystal
  • Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (21.6 x 12 x 12 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Copper alloy
  • Credit Line: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964
  • Object Number: 64.101.1532
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters
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