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Pestle

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts an elongated object with a handle and a flared end, resembling a trumpet or horn form. It is made of bronze with a metallic brown finish and a slightly polished sheen. The sculpture's lines are smooth, with the main cylindrical body tapering outwards to a wider bell at one end and capped with a rounded knob at the other. The surface shows variations in texture, but maintains a uniform appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
early 16th century
Medium
bronze//Medium brown patina
Dimensions
7407 × 5291 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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