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Siphoning Tube

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a metal object. The object has two long, thin tubes made of metal. Both tubes are attached at the top. The tube on the right is straight. The tube on the left curves down and to the left then back up to connect to the top. The tube on the left is longer than the tube on the right. The tube on the left has a spiral design near the tip. A small metal piece is attached to the end of the tube on the left. The object stands on a flat surface. The background is white. The image title is "Siphoning Tube" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1850
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
467 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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