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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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