Artwork preview

Jamb Hook

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black door handles, two in number, made of metal. Each handle has a long, thin base ending in a small hole. The base curves outwards and upwards into a thin neck topped with a sphere. A curved handle extends outwards from the neck. The background is a plain gray color. The artist and title are "Jamb Hook".

Artwork details

Date:
1750–65
Medium:
Bell metal, possibly iron
Dimensions:
599 × 404 px
Museum record:
View original
Palette