Escutcheon
17th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Key escutcheon of wrought iron in the form of a griffin holding a thunderbolt.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wrought iron, pierced, engraved |
| Brief description | Key escutcheon in the form of a griffin, wrought iron, Germany, 17th century |
| Physical description | Key escutcheon of wrought iron in the form of a griffin holding a thunderbolt. |
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| Gallery label | 28. KEY-ESCUTCHEON, wrought iron, Germany; 17th century
An escutcheon is the decorative plate which protects the area around the keyhole.
Gift of Dr W.L. Hildburgh, FSA
Museum No. M.161-192(07/1994) |
| Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.161-1925 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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