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Mordant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts an ancient, weathered metal object titled "Mordant" by an unknown artist. The object is made of a dark green, aged metal with visible signs of wear and corrosion. It has an elongated shape with rounded edges on the right side tapering into a point on the left. The object features a series of holes of varying shapes and sizes, including oval and teardrop forms. A small protrusion is visible on the left side. The object is set against a light blue-gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
15th–17th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
European
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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