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Mordant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a small, dark greenish metal object shaped like a conch shell, with a small protrusion on the back. The object is made of metal and has a dark green patina with some reddish-brown spots. It is shaped like a conch shell with a curved end and a flared opening. The object has a ribbed texture on its body, with 9 visible ribs. The small protrusion on the back is rounded. The background of the image is light blue-gray color. The object "Mordant" by the artist is centered in the image.

Artwork Details

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