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Jagging Wheel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image displays a black and white photograph of two forks. The fork on the left has a long handle with a forked end at the top. The handle is adorned with two decorative bands. A gear-like wheel protrudes from the bottom of the fork's handle. The fork on the right has a handle with a curved piece at the top. Two fists are positioned on either side of the curved piece. The handle features ornate details. A gear-like wheel is attached to either side of the fork's tines. A ruler is at the bottom left. Text at the bottom reads "The Metropolitan Museum".

Artwork Details

Date
1770–1800
Medium
Whale ivory
Dimensions
503 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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