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1963

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2012

2024

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Chandelier (possibly Netherlands)

This is a Chandelier. It is dated 15th–16th century and we acquired it in 1963. Its medium is bronze. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Irwin Untermyer, Esq.. It is credited Gift of Irwin Untermyer.

  • Porca Miseria! Hanging Lamp
  • glazed molded porcelain adhered to metal, stainless steel; halogen light source.
  • Gift of Peter Norton.
  • 2010-16-1

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 55.5 x 63 cm (21 7/8 x 24 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Chandelier (possibly Netherlands); bronze; H x diam.: 55.5 x 63 cm (21 7/8 x 24 13/16 in.); Gift of Irwin Untermyer; 1963-50-1-a,b

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