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Pedestal, possibly for a sculpture

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a two-tiered, rectangular pedestal. The top tier is smaller than the bottom tier. The pedestal has a dark brown wood color with intricate designs and patterns on it. The top tier has a flat top and a recessed area on the front with a colorful design featuring pink flowers, green leaves, and trees. The sides and front of the top tier have a border of small, repeating patterns in shades of pink, green, blue, and white. The bottom tier also has a flat top and a recessed area on the front with a decorative border around it. The border features a pattern of leaves and flowers in shades of green, pink, and white. The sides of the bottom tier have a similar border to the top tier. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Lacquer on wood inlaid with mother-of-pearl
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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