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Andiron

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of andiron titled "Andiron" by an unknown artist. The andiron has a long, curved base with two legs on the left and two on the right. A short, vertical rod is on the left and two slightly taller and thinner rods are on the right. A large, ornate metal piece is on the right, which is attached to the base. The metal piece has a wide, decorative top and a narrow base. The andiron sits on a plain background. A small label with numbers is at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1790–1820
Medium
Brass, iron
Dimensions
600 × 459 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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