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Candlestick (one of a pair)

18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Candlestick (one of a pair)
  • Maker: Johan Jorgen Schowert (working 1738–55)
  • Date: 18th century
  • Culture: Danish, Copenhagen
  • Medium: Silver
  • Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/4 × 5 1/4 in. (21 × 13.3 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Silver
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1920
  • Object Number: 20.117.2
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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