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Mordant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork "Mordant" by an unknown artist depicts a gold-colored metal object with a pointed tip on the left side. The object has two circular indentations on its top surface. A red and gold fabric is wrapped around the object, covering most of its surface. The fabric appears to be frayed and worn, with some purple threads visible. The object is positioned horizontally and appears to be set against a light blue background.

Artwork details

Date:
15th–16th century
Medium:
Steel gilt
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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