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Pedestal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image displays a black pedestal titled "Pedestal" by an unknown artist. Dark wood pedestal with a flat top. The pedestal features a carved design on the front with two flower-like shapes on either side, and a long, thin rectangle down the center. A carved oval on the top section contains an indistinguishable design. The pedestal has a decorative base with a Greek key pattern around the bottom. The pedestal sits on a white surface against a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
1870–75
Medium
Rosewood, poplar, burl walnut, tulip
Culture
American
Dimensions
456 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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