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Mordant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork, titled "Mordant" by its artist, features a brass-colored metal object with a wavy edge and two holes, one at the top and one at the bottom. The object is positioned centrally in the frame, with its top pointing towards the upper right and its bottom pointing towards the lower left. The object's surface exhibits a textured appearance, with visible scratches and marks. The background of the image is a plain light blue color, providing a neutral contrast to the object.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Brass
Culture
Spanish
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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