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Curtain Knob

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round metal curtain knob titled "Curtain Knob" by artist. The knob features a flower-like design with raised petals and spherical accents. The knob is circular and flat with a short threaded stem and spherical end for screwing into a surface. The knob is positioned at an angle with the stem pointing to the left. The background is a plain gray color with the knob casting a shadow to the left. The image is in black and white. The knob appears to be made of metal. The design on the knob is raised and textured. The stem is threaded and has a spherical end.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1850
Medium
Brass, gilded alloy
Dimensions
600 × 475 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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