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Mordant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object, dark gray with rust-colored spots, roughly shield-shaped. The object is wider at the top than the bottom. The top has a rounded point in the center and two curved points on either side. The object's perimeter is irregular. There are multiple holes of various shapes and sizes throughout. The background is light blue-grey, with a slight shadow under the object. The object is titled "Mordant" by an unnamed artist.

Artwork Details

Date
15th–17th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
European
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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