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Mordant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a green, bronze-colored metal object with a hole in the middle and a protrusion on one side. The object titled "Mordant" by the artist, has a rounded shape with two openings side by side. The metal is green and has a rough texture. The object is centered in the image on a plain white background. The object has a dark green patina, with some brown areas. There is a small red mark on the right side. The object appears to be an ancient or historical artifact.

Artwork details

Date:
15th–17th century
Medium:
Bronze, patina
Culture:
European
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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