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The Weight of Holding

The spread fingers gripping the wooden block — tendons visible, knuckles catching light — carry an almost desperate tension. The hand speaks of effort, of holding on, of the body's weight made articulate through splayed digits against rough surface.

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The spread fingers gripping the wooden block — tendons visible, knuckles catching light — carry an almost desperate tension. The hand speaks of effort, of holding on, of the body's weight made articulate through splayed digits against rough surface.

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Institution: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Date ingested: Apr 16, 2026
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