"This is the <em>Aquarium</em>, consisting of a glass tank or fountain, usually of an oblong shape, with straight sides, and of a larger or smaller size, but yet of sufficient dimensions to admit of a floor of sand and stones, with a few water-plants, so that fishes of various kinds may freely move in the water above and below these objects." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Fountain aquarium

"This is the Aquarium, consisting of a glass tank or fountain, usually of an oblong shape,…

This pedestal architectural frame was from the Italian Renaissance.

Pedestal Frame

This pedestal architectural frame was from the Italian Renaissance.

This candelabrum was made in Russian. It is made out of bronze and gilt and stands on a pedestal.

Candelabrum

This candelabrum was made in Russian. It is made out of bronze and gilt and stands on a pedestal.

Caryatides are a blending of architecture and sculpture, but they are not of frequent occurrence. These Caryatides are human figures which serve as supports instead of a column, and a similar purpose is answered by male figures, which are technically called Atlantes.

Profile of the Caryatis with Pedestal and Entablature

Caryatides are a blending of architecture and sculpture, but they are not of frequent occurrence. These…

The Barocco clock-case of the 17th century had a case for protecting the interior work against dust and for giving the clock a more pleasing aspect. This clock was placed on a pedestal.

Barocco Clock-Case

The Barocco clock-case of the 17th century had a case for protecting the interior work against dust…

This fruit dish is designed with a pedestal. The base depicts the British game of cricket.

Fruit Dish

This fruit dish is designed with a pedestal. The base depicts the British game of cricket.

This fruit dish is designed with a pedestal. The base depicts archery.

Fruit Dish

This fruit dish is designed with a pedestal. The base depicts archery.

The Roman Eagle is shown on a pedestal of Trajan's column in Rome.

Roman Eagle

The Roman Eagle is shown on a pedestal of Trajan's column in Rome.

A freestanding structure designed to hold an artist's canvas or panel during painting. Also may be decorative for display.

Art Easel

A freestanding structure designed to hold an artist's canvas or panel during painting. Also may be decorative…

A diagram showing the titles for different types of architecture.

Elements of an Architectural Order

A diagram showing the titles for different types of architecture.

This jug stands on a pedestal. It has a leaf design on its base, and human figures encircling the top. The handle is connect to a seated figure.

Jug

This jug stands on a pedestal. It has a leaf design on its base, and human figures encircling the top.…

This jug is made out of stoneware. It stands on a small pedestal, and has a floral and leaf design all throughout the jug.

Jug

This jug is made out of stoneware. It stands on a small pedestal, and has a floral and leaf design all…

This candle lamp has a pedestal that is composed of elephant's heads.

Candle Lamp

This candle lamp has a pedestal that is composed of elephant's heads.

This candle lamp has a pedestal that is composed of hoofs of an animal.

Candle Lamp

This candle lamp has a pedestal that is composed of hoofs of an animal.

This Pulled Grotesque Mask is on a pedestal of a column on a tomb in Pforzheim, Germany during the German Renaissance. It was designed by Hans von Trarbach.

Pulled Grotesque Mask

This Pulled Grotesque Mask is on a pedestal of a column on a tomb in Pforzheim, Germany during the German…

The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp, or the like.

Pedestal

The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp, or the like.

This pedestal is designed with four figures and leaves. It is used to display a vase or small sculpture.

Pedestal

This pedestal is designed with four figures and leaves. It is used to display a vase or small sculpture.

This thicker pedestal trophy was designed as part of a monument design to a Mar grave (noble) during the German Renaissance.

Thicker Trophy Pedestal

This thicker pedestal trophy was designed as part of a monument design to a Mar grave (noble) during…

This pedestal is a support for trophies.

Trophy Type Pedestal

This pedestal is a support for trophies.

"A. Pinacotheca, B. Temple of Nike Apteros, C. Pedestal of Agrippa, D. Road leading to the central entrace, E. Central enterance, F. Hail corresponding to the Pinacotheca." &mdash; Smith, 1882

Propylea restored

"A. Pinacotheca, B. Temple of Nike Apteros, C. Pedestal of Agrippa, D. Road leading to the central entrace,…

This table is designed in a Grecian style. It has a square top and its pedestal is engraved with two female figures. Its base has an animal head design on each end.

Table

This table is designed in a Grecian style. It has a square top and its pedestal is engraved with two…

This work table is designed with a wreath of flowers and sprigs of ivy reaching the top of the pedestal. There are rabbits at the base of the table.

Work Table

This work table is designed with a wreath of flowers and sprigs of ivy reaching the top of the pedestal.…

The tazza is a shallow saucer like dish that is mounted on a pedestal.

Tazza

The tazza is a shallow saucer like dish that is mounted on a pedestal.

The German urn is a 16th century design made out of cut crystal. It is a small vase with a high foot on the bottom.

German Urn

The German urn is a 16th century design made out of cut crystal. It is a small vase with a high foot…

This vase is an antique design, Greek or Roman. Held on a pedestal of fish, it was richly designed by famous potter Josiah Wedgwood.

Vase

This vase is an antique design, Greek or Roman. Held on a pedestal of fish, it was richly designed by…

This vase is a maltese design that stands on a pedestal with an unusual design of large bird in the center, and large human figure heads encircling the vase.

Vase

This vase is a maltese design that stands on a pedestal with an unusual design of large bird in the…

This vase stands on a pedestal and has a wide body, with a grape vine design around its center.

Vase

This vase stands on a pedestal and has a wide body, with a grape vine design around its center.

This vase is sculpted in marble. It has a design of cupid trying his bow in the center of the vase, and Venus holding cupid captive, bound with roses. The base is a pedestal with upright fish all around.

Vase

This vase is sculpted in marble. It has a design of cupid trying his bow in the center of the vase,…

This vase is made out of gold and enamel, and designed in a Venetian style. It stands on a pedestal with infant figures at its base. Its top is in the shape of a bowl with a lid that is surmounted with a standing infant figure. .

Vase

This vase is made out of gold and enamel, and designed in a Venetian style. It stands on a pedestal…

This flower vase stands on a pedestal with standing figures engraved all around into niches.

Flower Vase

This flower vase stands on a pedestal with standing figures engraved all around into niches.

This glass vase is made in a richly colored glass. It has a pedestal in the form of a fish supporting the top half of the vase.

Glass Vase

This glass vase is made in a richly colored glass. It has a pedestal in the form of a fish supporting…

This glass vase is made in a richly colored glass. It stands on a pedestal with a criss cross design of curved lines. It has a wide body and an elongated neck.

Glass Vase

This glass vase is made in a richly colored glass. It stands on a pedestal with a criss cross design…

This Gothic vase is made with rich pale red terracotta in a bold leaf design. The vase stands on a pedestal with similar design.

Gothic Vase

This Gothic vase is made with rich pale red terracotta in a bold leaf design. The vase stands on a pedestal…

This shallow vase is made out of black marble. It is a shallow saucer like dish on a pedestal.

Shallow Vase

This shallow vase is made out of black marble. It is a shallow saucer like dish on a pedestal.

The shallow vase is in the shape on a dish, set on a pedestal.

Shallow Vase

The shallow vase is in the shape on a dish, set on a pedestal.

This table and vase are an Italian design. The vase stands on a pedestal and has a wide short body, while its handles are designed in a scrolling effect. The table is richly decorated with figures at the base.

Table and Vase

This table and vase are an Italian design. The vase stands on a pedestal and has a wide short body,…

The Statue of Virgin and Savior is made of stone. It depicts the Virgin Mary carrying infant Jesus standing on a pedestal under a spiked canopy.

Statue of Virgin and Saviour

The Statue of Virgin and Savior is made of stone. It depicts the Virgin Mary carrying infant Jesus standing…