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Vamplate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two metal objects with a conical and curved shape, made of a gray metallic material. The object on the left is conical with a wide base and narrow top. The object on the right is more curved and bulbous with an open end. Both objects have intricate designs etched into them. The designs include geometric patterns and floral motifs. The background is a plain gray color, with a slight shadow underneath each object. The title of the image is Vamplate and the artist is unknown. The objects appear to be symmetrical with patterned designs.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1550 to 1575
Medium
Steel
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
600 × 420 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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