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Hat Finial

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue sphere on top of a gold-colored metal base. The sphere is shiny and reflective. It sits on a gold-colored metal lotus flower-shaped piece. The base is also gold-colored and has a decorative design. The base has a wide, flat bottom with a small black rod protruding from it. The base has a series of curved lines and shapes etched into it. Small dome-shaped piece on top of the sphere. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Medium
Glass top on gilded-metal base
Culture
China
Dimensions
470 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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