Pole Top as a Wild Ass

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a bronze sculpture titled "Pole Top as a Wild Ass" by an unknown artist. The sculpture is a dark bronze color with a smooth texture, featuring a wild ass or donkey standing on a pole. The donkey has a long neck, large eyes, and two small ears that point upwards. The donkey's mouth is open, and its front left leg and back right leg are bent, as if it is about to move. The pole is rectangular with rounded edges and has a keyhole-shaped hole in the center. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray, with the sculpture casting a shadow on the surface below. The sculpture is positioned in the center of the image, facing to the right. The overall appearance suggests that the sculpture is an ancient artifact.