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Mordant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object with a flower-shaped design on a light blue background. The object is made of a gold-colored metal, possibly brass or bronze. It has a flower-like shape with rounded petals and a circular hole in the center. The right side of the object has a more geometric shape with vertical lines. The object appears to be an old, worn piece of jewelry or a decorative item, with visible signs of aging and wear. The background is a plain light blue color. Mordant by artist.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Brass
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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