What is this Metal Piece used for?

[LD99]

It's very pretty, but I have no idea what it is. It's just been sitting around waiting for someone to tell me...hasn't happened yet, and it's been over 10 years. :) Please help if you know. Thank you!

[oel]

Hi welcome to the forum.

Ornamental part, cast metal perhaps cold painted bronze, could you give us the dimensions?


Oel.

[LD99]

Hi,
Thank you for your response. This piece is 8" in diameter and in the center is 1 1/2" deep.
I was thinking maybe for the base of a lamp, but not sure.