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Spoon

Nakagawa Joeki

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a spoon with an oval-shaped bowl and a hook-shaped handle. The spoon is made of a dark-colored metal that appears to be silver or pewter. The bowl of the spoon is shiny and reflects light, showing a small rectangular sticker on its surface. The handle of the spoon is curved into a hook shape, with the end of the handle curled under itself. The spoon is placed on a flat surface, possibly a table or countertop, which is a light gray color. The surface has a slight shadow underneath the spoon, indicating that it is being lit from above. The image is titled "Spoon by Nakagawa Joeki".

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
White metal
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
Museum record:
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