n.d.
This tripod is not ancient. The three legs are circular-sectioned rods, joined at the top with sections of interlocking bent and twisted wire. Slightly more than half way down the legs, they are joined by three circular-sectioned wires that are soldered in place.
22.6 cm (8 7/8 in.)
Dr. Harris Kennedy, Milton, MA (by 1932), gift; to the William Hayes Fogg Art Museum, 1932.
Wood
BritishWood
16th centuryGermanEnameled porcelain, "famille verte" type: porcelain with decoration painted in overglaze polychrome enamels
17th-18th centuryChinese
Inlaid Lacquer: wooden core with black lacquer and inlays of mother-of-pearl and twisted wire; with metal (brass?) fittings
18th-19th centuryKorean
Silver
20th centuryWood
15th centuryGermanLeaded bronze
2nd-3rd century CERomanOak and elm
17th centuryBritishMaple with undentified hardwoods
17th centuryAmericanChromed tubular steel and fabric
20th centuryGermanWalnut with upholstered seat
18th centuryBritish