Caption

Hinge end for a chest;, Fittings, hinge end from a pair, in the form of an openwork rounded plaque with a tendril motif and two male masks among the twists. Hinge cut off; perhaps originally a disc hinge with a sleeve at the end of the plate or a strap hinge in the form of a clock hand. 17th century, Poland; Central Europe. Door fittings. Height 21.5 cm, width 12.5 cm, depth 0.2 cm., A flat, ornate object with a symmetrical, openwork design in a brownish metallic color set against a pale gray background, featuring a pointed top, curved scroll-like elements, stylized animal or bird head shapes integrated into the scrolls, circular cutouts, and signs of surface wear and lighter discoloration in places.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A10_030

License type

Rights managed

Available size

77.2Mb (1.8Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Hinge chest Fittings hinge pair form openwork rounded plaque tendril motif two male masks twists cut off perhaps originally disc hinge sleeve plate strap hinge clock hand 17th century Poland Central Europe Door fittings Height 21.5 cm width 12.5 cm depth 0.2 cm flat ornate object symmetrical openwork design brownish metallic color set pale gray background featuring pointed top curved scroll- elements stylized animal bird head shapes integrated scrolls circular cutouts signs surface wear lighter discoloration places.