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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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