Six-light chandelier

Polish

second half 17th century

Not on view

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Title: Six-light chandelier
Date: second half 17th century
Culture: Polish
Medium: Brass
Dimensions: Height: 17 in. (43.2 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Brass
Credit Line: Bequest of Irwin Untermyer, 1973
Object Number: 1974.28.2
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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