Tongs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of tongs by artist "Unknown". The image is a black and white photo. The tongs have a long handle with a spherical end. The handle is smooth, cylindrical with defined sections. The tongs have two long, thin legs that are curved inward at the bottom. The legs are joined at the top by a cylindrical piece. The tongs are made of metal, with a dark color and visible wear. The background is a plain white wall with a shadow cast by the tongs. The floor is a light-colored surface.