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Pedestal

late 18th–early 19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Pedestal
  • Date: late 18th–early 19th century
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Marble, gilt bronze
  • Dimensions: Overall: 10 5/16 × 7 × 7 in. (26.2 × 17.8 × 17.8 cm)
  • Classification: Natural Substances
  • Credit Line: Museum Accession
  • Object Number: X.238a, b
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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