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Mordant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular metal object with a buckle-like component on the left; buckle has two prongs on bottom and top, with red and green corrosion; white string threaded through two holes on right side; right side has intricate swirling design and two holes; entire object is dark gray with green and brown corrosion spots; against light gray background; titled "Mordant" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
13th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
French, Haute-Savoie
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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