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Hat Finial

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a decorative object, title "Hat Finial". The object is made of metal and has a round base. The base is decorated with a pattern of small metal flowers or petals. Above the base is a short cylindrical section with a similar pattern. The middle section is a large sphere. The top section is a smaller cone shape with a similar pattern to the base. The object sits on a short cylindrical stand with a flat top. The background is a plain gray color. The object appears to be an ornamental finial for a hat, likely by artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
early 20th century
Medium
Brass
Culture
China
Dimensions
371 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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