Carving from an Overmantel

Grinling Gibbons

Cleveland Museum of Art

Brown carved wooden decoration, possibly from overmantel, featuring floral motifs. The decoration has a curved top and tapering bottom with a small metal loop at the top for hanging. The carving depicts a collection of flowers, leaves, fruits, and berries intertwined. The flowers include roses and other types with multiple petals. There are various types of leaves, some resembling oak leaves. The fruits and berries are spherical. The carving appears to be made of wood, with visible grain and texture. The color is a uniform brown, suggesting aging or preservation. The background of the image is plain gray.