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Small engraving wheel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal engraving wheel. Small metal tool with a long, thin shaft and a small wheel at one end. The wheel is perpendicular to the shaft. The shaft is textured with small lines and has a pointed tip. The background is a plain gray surface. The wheel appears to be made of metal with a silver or chrome finish. The object is centered in the frame. The background is uniform and light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
20th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 384 px
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