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Brush

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped silver brush back with engraved floral design and red numbers. The back of the brush is silver-colored metal, oval in shape, and flat. The edge of the back is decorated with a beaded border and an engraved floral design. A hinge is on the left side. The center contains red numbers: "30.135.75". The bristles are thick, light brown, and extend out from the bottom. The background is white. Brush by artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
silver
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
599 × 488 px
Museum record:
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