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Column Base and Capital

Henry Kellam Hancock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored metal object on square base, with cylindrical shape and three horizontal bands with various patterns. Object on right is similar but wider and lower, without a base. Both have dark interiors. The object on the left features an engraved design on the base and bands around it, with some wear. Object on the right also shows similar patterns but is one piece. Both are by Henry Kellam Hancock.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1810–30
Medium:
Cast brass, mercury, gold
Dimensions:
600 × 470 px
Museum record:
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