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Paint Roller

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a paint roller. The paint roller is positioned diagonally across the image, with the left end closer to the viewer and the right end further away. It has a cylindrical shape with a rounded end on the left and a rough, uneven end on the right. The roller features numerous parallel, horizontal ridges that wrap around its length, giving it a ribbed appearance. The surface of the roller appears dirty and worn, with visible signs of use. The background of the image is solid black, providing a stark contrast to the paint roller. A shadow is cast by the roller onto the surface below it. The title of the image is "Paint Roller".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 3500 BCE
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
600 × 433 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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