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Hat Stand (One of a Pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two hat stands, each with a large, round, intricately patterned metal ball on top. The balls are made of a silver-colored metal and have a textured, swirling design etched into them. The stands are made of a dark-colored material, possibly wood or metal, and have a decorative base with a narrow stem that supports the ball. The base of each stand is shaped like a rounded octagon with a decorative edge. The stem of each stand consists of stacked, rounded sections of decreasing size. The background is a plain wall with a gradient from light to dark gray. A white surface is under the stands. The artist is unknown. The title of the piece is "Hat Stand (One of a Pair)".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Cloisonné enamel tops on wood bases
Culture
China
Dimensions
526 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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