

Fireback by Oxford Furnace. Gray, rectangular fireback with a decorative top. The top features a crowned shield with a crown on top. Two symmetrical designs on either side of the shield. A lion on the left and a unicorn on the right. The lion and unicorn are both facing the shield. The animals have decorative flowing manes. The shield consists of four sections with various symbols. The background is white with a slight shadow to the right. The fireback has a beaded border. The bottom features decorative leaves. The overall appearance is ornate and textured.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1745–58
- Medium
- Cast iron
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 507 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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