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Pedestal

Kilian brothers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of pedestal. Tall, thin, symmetrical object with round base, cylindrical middle, and flared top. Three thin metal bars extend from base to middle section. Two curved bars on either side of middle section with volute-style tops resembling horns or leaves. A 'V' is on the middle section. The background is light gray. The title is "Pedestal by Kilian brothers".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1870
Medium
Walnut, gilding, and paint
Culture
American
Dimensions
502 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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