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Candelabrum (one of a pair)

second quarter 18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Candelabrum (one of a pair)
  • Maker: Daniel Friedrich Metius (German, born 1696, working 1725–after 1745)
  • Date: second quarter 18th century
  • Culture: German, Lübben
  • Medium: Silver gilt
  • Dimensions: Overall: 13 1/4 × 11 3/8 in. (33.7 × 28.9 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Silver
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1976
  • Object Number: 1976.155.38a, b
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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