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Mordant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts "Mordant" by the artist. The object is an oval-shaped piece of metal with a green patina. It has a small protrusion on the left side. A large hole in the middle is shaped like an elongated rectangle with rounded corners; a smaller circular hole is to the left. The metal has visible signs of wear and corrosion. The background is light blue-gray.

Artwork Details

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