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Key Escutcheon

17th century (made), 17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Wrought iron key escutcheon with incised and pierced ornament and two heads of the devil placed back to back.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wrought iron, incised and pierced
Brief description
Key escutcheon, wrought iron with incised and pierced ornament and two adorsed devil heads, made in Suffolk, 17th century
Physical description
Wrought iron key escutcheon with incised and pierced ornament and two heads of the devil placed back to back.
Gallery label
KEY-ESCUTCHEON Wrought iron England (Suffolk); early 17th century M.251-1922 Decorated with incised and pierced ornament and two adorsed heads of the devil.(07/1994)
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.251-1922

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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