Model of a Pile Dwelling

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Model of a Pile Dwelling by unidentified artist. The object is a model of an ancient dwelling. The model is made of metal, likely bronze, with green and brown patina. The top portion resembles a roof with a curved eave and a flat surface on top. The roof's edge is broken on one side. Below the roof, there are decorative carvings. The middle section consists of a series of vertical slits. The bottom section is cylindrical and thicker than the rest. The object stands on a flat base. The background is a gradient from dark gray to light gray. The object casts a shadow on the surface below.