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Mordant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a greenish-brown, weathered metal object. The object features a central oval hole and a design resembling a stylized animal or creature with a curved tail and two curved protrusions on either side, with a small circular knob on the left end. The object, titled "Mordant" by an unidentified artist, has a worn appearance with visible signs of aging or corrosion. The background of the image is a light gray color.

Artwork Details

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