Caption

Candlestick, early 20th century, Korea; candlestick on a round base transitioning into a two-baluster shaft terminating in a flat, round sleeve with a smaller one in the shape of a multi-petaled flower bud placed in the center; decorated with butterflies and flowers; from a pair; height 39.7 cm., A tall metallic object with a slender, elongated stem and a flared, rounded base etched with decorative patterns, topped by a small shallow dish and a vertical rod that culminates in a butterfly-shaped ornament; the surface appears predominantly brass-colored with areas of darker patina and subtle variations in tone, set against a neutral light-gray background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A29_203

License type

Rights managed

Available size

68.7Mb (910.1Kb) / 13.3in x 20.0in / 4000 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Candlestick early 20th century Korea candlestick round base transitioning two-baluster shaft terminating flat round sleeve smaller shape multi-petaled flower bud placed center decorated butterflies flowers pair height 39.7 cm tall metallic object slender elongated stem flared rounded base etched decorative patterns topped small shallow dish vertical rod culminates butterfly-shaped ornament surface predominantly brass-colored areas darker patina subtle variations tone set neutral light-gray background.