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Andiron

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a pair of andirons by artist Andiron. Two andirons are present, made of metal. The andirons have a base with three curved feet. Attached to the base are two long arms that curve up and then back down. The top of each andiron features a large, round ball on a short stem. The ball sits on top of a short neck, then a wider section, then a narrower section. The background is a plain surface, likely a table or floor, with a light-colored wall behind it. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1700
Medium:
Brass, iron
Dimensions:
600 × 498 px
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