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Candlestick Base

first half 14th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 803

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Candlestick Base
  • Date: first half 14th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Egypt
  • Medium: Brass with silver inlay
  • Dimensions: H. 8 5/16 in. (21.1 cm)
    Max. Diam. (irregular) 13 3/16 in. (33.4 cm)
  • Classification: Metal
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1971
  • Object Number: 1971.40
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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