Purba

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a bronze object titled "Purba" by an unknown artist. The object has a long, narrow, pointed base. The base is decorated with a pattern of gold and bronze designs. The object tapers to a narrow middle section with a wider, rounded top. On top of the object rests a crown-like structure with a small ball on top. The crown-like structure features a face surrounded by gold and bronze designs. Two bronze balls flank the face. The object rests on a gray surface with the background transitioning from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. A shadow to the left of the object is cast on the surface.