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Centennial Pedestal

Karl L. H. Müller

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Centennial Pedestal by Karl L. H. Müller is a tall, cylindrical pedestal with a flat top. It features a light beige or off-white color. The top is wide and flat with a decorative edge. The pedestal has several horizontal bands of relief sculpture around it. The top band depicts two people's heads. The next band shows three people standing and one person sitting. The next band depicts animals including deer. The next band has a rope design. The next band shows a chariot being pulled by horses. The base of the pedestal is wide and flat with a decorative edge. It sits on a green surface against a green background.

Artwork Details

Date
1876
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
280 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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