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Curtain Tieback

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Curtain Tieback by unknown artist. The image shows a black and white photo of a metal curtain tieback. The tieback is made of metal and has a ribbed cylindrical section on the left side. The right side curves up and to the right, with an ornate floral design. The center of the right side features a flower-like medallion. The tieback has several decorative elements, including scrollwork. The background of the image is a plain gray color, with a shadow cast by the tieback.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
599 × 374 px
Museum record:
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