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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Pedestal
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.

Pedestal

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureEnglish
Date19th century
MediumDerbyshire spar | Onyx
DimensionsOverall: 45 3/4 x 10 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (116.2 x 26 x 26 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number83.137
Not on view
DescriptionPedestal is slabs of spar or onyx bonded together. Central shaft tapers out as it rises from a square stepped base. Top is free so it can be turned. Color of spar shades from plum to brown-gold.

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