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Mordant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greenish metal object with a rough texture, resembling a decorative piece. The object is in the shape of an E with rounded edges and a hole on the left side. Two curved protrusions extend from the top and bottom of the right side. The object has a dark green patina with spots of lighter green. It is centered on a light blue-gray background. The object titled "Mordant" by the artist.

Artwork Details

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