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Pedestal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a pedestal. The pedestal has a flat top surface. The pedestal is made of a dark material, likely wood. It has a decorative base with four legs. The legs are curved and connected by a central support with an ornate design. The central support has a diamond shape with a lattice pattern inside. The legs have scroll-like carvings. The pedestal is positioned on a light-colored floor against a light-colored wall. There is a small rectangular label on the floor in front of the pedestal with the text "68.97.2". The image has a black border with handwritten numbers along the top and bottom. The title of the image is "Pedestal" by an unidentified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1870
Medium
Ebonized cherry
Culture
American
Dimensions
476 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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