Andiron

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows Andiron by unknown artist. Two metal objects with a base that has three curved feet. The base is made of dark metal, possibly iron. The top portion of each object is made of a shiny silver-colored metal. The top portion consists of a large ball on top of a short, narrow neck. The neck is wider in the middle and tapers towards the top and bottom. The middle section is wider and has a decorative shape. The bottom section of the top portion is a short, wide cylinder. The top portion sits on top of the base. The base has a long, curved arm that extends from the side. The background is a plain surface, possibly a table or countertop. The surface is light-colored, possibly white or light gray. The image is in black and white. The objects are positioned side by side.