found object

/faʊnd ˈɑbʤɛkt/
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Other forms: found objects

Definitions of found object
  1. noun
    an ordinary item, such as a feather or a key, usually picked up by chance, used for art or considered by itself as a piece of art
    synonyms: objet trouve
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