Chandelier

Irish

1770–80

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 722

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Provenance

Title: Chandelier
Date: 1770–80
Geography: Made in Ireland
Culture: Irish
Medium: Glass
Dimensions: H. 47 in. (119.4 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Mrs. Russell Sage Gift, 1948
Object Number: 48.159
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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