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Hat Finial

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a "Hat Finial" by an unknown artist. The object has a large, smooth, white, spherical top. A small, round, metal piece with a leaf-like design sits atop the sphere. The sphere sits on a metal base with a decorative design. The base has a wide, round bottom with a patterned border. The base also features a design that includes curved lines and shapes. The object sits on a white cylindrical stand. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
early 20th century
Medium:
Opaque pink Peking glass (or porcelain?)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
344 × 625 px
Museum record:
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