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Candelabrum
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This bronze is a candelabrum, or ancient lamp stand. A long, fluted column extends from a base on lion or panther paw feet, with ivy leaves between. Atop the column sits a miniature bronze krater, a mixing vessel for wine, with a circular top which supports a separately made lamp. Wealthy Romans would light their homes with bronze oil lamps. The small, portable lamps would be placed on lampstands like this one to light larger spaces.
| Artist / Maker | Italy, Roman |
|---|---|
| Date | 100–1 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Italy, Roman |
| Medium | bronze |
| Dimensions | Overall: 137.4 cm (54 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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