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Doorknob

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown and cream-colored ceramic doorknob with a rounded top and cylindrical base. The top half has a glossy glaze with dark brown and cream-colored splotches. The bottom half has a matte finish with cream, brown, and green colors. The background is gray with a shadow cast to the right. The doorknob is by artist Leach.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1850
Medium
Mottled brown earthenware
Culture
American
Dimensions
509 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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