Bronze candelabrum, Classical, ca. 500–475 , Etruscan, Bronze, H. 61 in. ( cm), Bronzes, This exquisite candelabrum


Bronze candelabrum, Classical, ca. 500–475 , Etruscan, Bronze, H. 61 in. ( cm), Bronzes, This exquisite candelabrum, probably made at Vulci, was assembled from six solid-cast elements. The pieces are held together by two cross-pins and a small amount of lead-tin solder near the top. Candles similar to modern wax varieties would have been stuck vertically into the four prongs at the top of the fluted shaft


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