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Curtain Knob

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two dark brown and cream-colored ceramic curtain knobs by artist "Curtain Knob". The knob on the left faces forward, while the one on the right is angled to show its side and base. Both knobs have a flower-like shape with a scalloped edge. They feature a dark brown base color with cream-colored accents and a glossy finish. The knob on the right has a cylindrical base attached to it. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
1850
Medium:
Mottled brown earthenware
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 421 px
Museum record:
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