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Escutcheon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Escutcheon by unknown artist. Dark gray metal piece with a keyhole in the center. The piece is vertically oriented and symmetrical. It has a crown-like design at the top. The design consists of curved lines and shapes with rounded edges. There are four large holes on either side of the keyhole. The bottom of the piece tapers to a point. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1730–70
Medium:
Wrought iron
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
445 × 625 px
Museum record:
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