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Escutcheon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two metal pieces. The piece on the left is long and narrow with a vertical orientation, featuring a series of connected, symmetrical, curved shapes that form circular and oval openings. The piece on the right is wider and shorter, with a keyhole in the center, a heart-shaped cutout at the top, and decorative curved shapes. The background is gray. Escutcheon by Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
1700–1800
Medium
Wrought iron
Dimensions
444 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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