Wall Sconce
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Wall Sconce

TitleWall Sconce
Date1795–1810 18th century
MediumGilt gesso, pine
OriginAmerican or British American or British
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineBequest of Flora E. Whiting, 1971
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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