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Drapery Tieback

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Drapery Tieback by Louis Comfort Tiffany features a circular, flat piece with a raised floral design. The object has a white and blue color scheme. The circular object has a beaded rim and a central raised area with a star pattern. Six rounded, petal-like protrusions radiate from the center, each with a beaded edge. The petals are white with a blue gradient and are outlined with small beads. The background of the image is dark gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1810–60
Medium
Opalescent glass
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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