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One of Two Doors with Ironwork

12th century
On view at The Met Cloisters in Gallery 04
Worked into the iron strapwork is a representation of Christ on the Cross, set against a wheel pattern and with geometric and leaf-form patterns and horses’ heads with stylized manes.

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Object Information
  • Title: One of Two Doors with Ironwork
  • Date: 12th century
  • Geography: Made in Pyrenees, France or Spain
  • Culture: French or Spanish
  • Medium: Oak and iron
  • Dimensions: Overall: 114 x 39 1/2 x 2 in. (289.6 x 100.3 x 5.1 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Iron
  • Credit Line: The Cloisters Collection, 1925
  • Object Number: 25.120.291
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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