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Tongs

Joel Sayre

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal tongs with a long handle and oval-shaped ends. The tongs are made of shiny metal, possibly silver or stainless steel. They have a flat, wide head on one end and two rounded grips on the other. The handles are long and slender, with a slight curve. The tongs are positioned on a white surface, with a slight shadow underneath. The background is plain white. Tongs by Joel Sayre.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1810
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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