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Curtain Knob

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round metal curtain knob by an unknown artist titled "Curtain Knob". The knob features a floral design with a central flower surrounded by smaller flowers and berries. The knob is circular and has a raised edge. A screw protrudes from the back of the knob, with a small spherical base near the knob and a threaded end. The background is gray, with a shadow cast by the knob on the surface below.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Brass, gilded alloy
Dimensions:
600 × 475 px
Museum record:
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