What lies beneath the fur? This teacup holds its secrets close. Even after a hundred years, Meret Oppenheim’s iconic surrealist sculpture continues to spark curiosity. One mysterious question is still puzzling experts: What materials did she use to make it? The teacup has been examined by a wide range of specialists who have all tried to unravel the materials used in this curious creation including museum curators, cultural anthropologists, fur experts, and scientists like Dr. Nathan Lents from
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What lies beneath the fur? This teacup holds its secrets close. Even after a hundred years, Meret Oppenheim’s iconic surrealist sculpture continues to spark curiosity. One mysterious question is still puzzling experts: What materials did she use to make it? The teacup has been examined by a wide range of specialists who have all tried to unravel the materials used in this curious creation including museum curators, cultural anthropologists, fur experts, and scientists like Dr. Nathan Lents from
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