Pencil from a Sewing Box (Nécessaire)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Pencil from a Sewing Box (Nécessaire) by Jean-Henri Riesener. The image shows a gold-colored, cylindrical object with a pointed tip. The object has a rounded top and bottom. The body features a wood grain pattern. A decorative band encircles the middle. The tip is metal and tapered to a point. The object is centered on a light gray background. The background appears flat and featureless.