Italian, Genoa
Candlestick, 1648-1649
Silver, 21.3 cm (8 3/8 in.)
This single silver candlestick has a matte finish and is tarnished throughout. The base of this candlestick is a wide circular shape and is ringed with a row of ball-shaped protrusions. A plain narrow section rises above it and flares outward. Above that is a slender top section that curves inward and outward in several design elements.
Dutch Room
Commentary
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