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Fragment of Mail

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the piece is "Fragment of Mail". A rusted brown metallic object with a complex web-like structure. The object has numerous holes of varying sizes throughout. The surface has a rough texture with visible rust and corrosion. The object appears to be a fragment, with uneven edges and a rough, unfinished appearance. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
before 1271
Medium
Steel
Culture
probably European
Dimensions
600 × 481 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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