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Doorknob

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a doorknob by artist. The doorknob is rounded at the top and tapers to a short cylindrical base. The knob has a glossy finish and appears to be made of tortoiseshell material, featuring a predominantly dark brown color with yellow patches. The background of the image is grey. A shadow is cast to the right of the doorknob.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Mottled brown earthenware
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
513 × 624 px
Museum record:
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