

Pedestal, possibly for a sculpture
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
- View original
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