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Brush

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tortoiseshell brush with silver decoration on top and light brown bristles. The brush is oval with a flat top and rounded edges. The tortoiseshell handle is dark brown with orange spots. The silver decoration on top is a floral design. The bristles are long and light brown. Brush by artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
tortoise shell
Culture
French
Dimensions
600 × 501 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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