Mordant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled 'Mordant', by the artist Juno, features a small, metallic object. The object is positioned centrally and appears to be made of a dark-colored metal, likely bronze or iron, with visible signs of aging or corrosion. It has a distinctive shape, resembling a decorative finial or knob. The object consists of a small, rounded protrusion at one end, followed by a series of ridges that form a fluted section. Beyond the fluted part, the object curves outward, forming a crescent or hook-like shape that is open at the top. The background of the image is a plain, light blue color.