Ornamental Finial

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Ornamental Finial by Unknown Artist features a dark brown, spherical object with a short, flared base. The sphere has a rusted appearance with visible signs of aging and wear. Three horizontal bands encircle the sphere, each with a distinct texture: one smooth, one with a rope-like pattern, and one with small, raised dots. The base of the sphere and the top of the stem have decorative edges with small, raised dots. The background is a gradient of dark gray to light gray, with the object casting a shadow to the right.