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Primer with Cord

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object with a curved shape and rounded rectangular ends. The center section is covered in small gold bumps. Two metal pieces protrude from the top, one pointed and one flat with a hole and a red cord through it. A red cord emerges from red balls on top and hangs to the left to a looped knot. A short black chain with a decorative piece on the end hangs below. Title: Primer with Cord. Artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silver, lizard skin, textile, turquoise
Culture
Turkish
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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