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Mordant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, bronze-colored metal object with a hole at one end. The object is shaped like a leaf or a flower with rounded edges. It has a decorative design on its surface. The majority of the object is bronze-colored but has areas that are dark brown. The object appears to be made of metal and has a textured surface. It is positioned on a plain light blue background. The object is titled "Mordant" by an artist.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1540
Medium
Brass
Culture
German
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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