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Curtain Knob

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows 'Curtain Knob' by Louis Comfort Tiffany. The object is a round, flower-shaped glass piece with a central hole. It has eight petal-like sections, each with a teardrop shape pointing towards the center. The petals are primarily light blue and white, with a subtle yellow tint. Each petal has a decorative border featuring small bumps. The center of the piece has a ring of small blue and clear beads. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1840–60
Medium:
Lacy pressed glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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