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Pedestal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black pedestal with octagonal top and base. Top of pedestal has Greek key design around edge. Two sections of rectangular panels with white trim. Top section has two long panels. Bottom section has two long panels with designs near top. Two rows of three circles with curved lines underneath on either side of panels in center. Fringe-like design along bottom of both sections. Square on front bottom section. Object sits on white surface with light grey background. Title: Pedestal. Artist not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
1870–75
Medium
Rosewood, pine, poplar, burl walnut, tulip
Culture
American
Dimensions
451 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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