Ornamental Finial

Cleveland Museum of Art

Ornamental Finial by unknown artist. Dark brown metal object, resembling an egg on a stand. Object has a rounded top and tapers to a narrower base. The object has a wide middle section and a narrower top and bottom. There are four horizontal lines around the object, two smooth and two rope-like, with one smooth line at the very top and bottom and one rope-like line above and below the middle. The object exhibits a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging and wear. The background is dark at the top and light at the bottom, with the object casting a shadow to the right.