Candlestick
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Candlestick

TitleCandlestick
ArtistMeissen Porcelain Manufactory German, founded 1710
Date18th century 18th century
MediumHard-paste porcelain, polychrome enamels, and gilding
Classificationcandleholder - candlestick
OriginMeissen Meissen
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineThe Frank W. Gunsaulus Collection of Old Wedgwood
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Candlestick” is a work by Meissen Porcelain Manufactory German, founded 1710, dated 18th century. It is executed in hard-paste porcelain, polychrome enamels, and gilding and classified as candleholder - candlestick. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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