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Drapery Tieback

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Circular decorative plate with a floral design. The plate has a clear rim with a beaded edge. The center of the plate features a white spherical shape with a star pattern. Surrounding the center are six teardrop shapes in a blue and white color gradient, each outlined with small beads. The teardrops are arranged in a flower-like pattern. The background of the image is dark grey. Title: Drapery Tieback. Artist: Louis Comfort Tiffany.

Artwork details

Date:
1810–60
Medium:
Opalescent glass
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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