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Andiron

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden andiron with a tall thin tapered finial on top of a bulbous middle section, a decorative back with curvilinear scrolling, a curved base with legs ending in a ball; two parts, mirrored.

Artwork details

Date:
1795–1815
Medium:
Brass, iron
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 366 px
Museum record:
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