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Model for a clasp of a book lock with the evangelist Matthew
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Model for a clasp of a book lock with the evangelist Matthew

anonymous · c. 1750 - c. 1775 · ciselure; cutting; drijven; copper (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Model of red copper for a casting mold of a book lock clasp. The representation shows the evangelist Matthew with the angel and is framed in a rococo ornament, formed by three inward-facing C-scrolls and between them two small, outward-facing C-scrolls. The top side is straight.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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modelboekslotklamp
Credit lineModel voor een klamp van een boekslot met de evangelist Mattheus. c. 1750 - c. 1775. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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