“Pliers” (1500s–1600s) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Pliers

Pliers

TitlePliers
Date1500s–1600s 16th century
Mediumiron alloy
ClassificationTools and Equipment
OriginEurope Europe
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit linePliers, 1500s–1600s. Europe. Iron alloy; overall: 15 x 3.2 cm (5 7/8 x 1 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Anonymous gift in memory of Dr. Dudley P. Allen, 1920.81
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Pliers” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1500s–1600s. It is executed in iron alloy and classified as tools and equipment. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-05