Pedestal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The work of art is titled "Pedestal" and is by an unknown artist. The object is a ceramic piece with a predominantly light blue-green color. It has a tiered structure with a wide base that tapers as it ascends. The base is octagonal, and it supports two main tiers, each adorned with small, rounded columns. The top surface and bottom surface are flat and circular. Each tier features multiple small alcoves or archways, with a figure visible within some of them. The piece exhibits signs of wear and aging, with chipped edges and discoloration. It is set against a plain gray background.