Pricket Candlestick with Fantastic Creatures, ca. 1150–75, with later restoration

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Pricket Candlestick with Fantastic Creatures, ca. 1150–75, with later restoration, Made in Meuse Valley, South Netherlands, South Netherlandish, Gilt copper alloy, rock crystal, Overall: 8 9/16 x 4 1/4 x 4 5/8 in. ( x x cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy, Three hybrid winged creatures emerge from abstract feet to form these candlesticks. Their appearance suggests that the artist intended to symbolize the ability of light to chase away the powers of darkness

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Size: 2964px × 4812px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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