Dome

Description

This decorative brass dome shows fine carving on a curved surface. One notes a series of bands on the dome surface, all intricately carved with foliage and floral motifs. The main portion of the dome exhibits a central motif of flowers surrounded by leaves, while the upper layers show a central multi-petalled floral motif. The apex of the dome is also surmounted by a smaller dome-like protrusion. The decorative dome rests upon an circular base, separated by a carved band, which lies upon a larger circular plinth, also decorated extensively with floral patterns. It is likely that this formed a decorative accent upon an architectural structure.