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Beaker

Ashbil Griswold

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beaker by Ashbil Griswold. Dark gray ceramic beaker with a wide mouth and slightly tapered body. The beaker has a glossy interior and a matte exterior. Two sets of three parallel lines encircle the beaker, one set near the top and another near the bottom. The exterior surface is speckled with darker gray spots and has a rough texture. The beaker sits on a flat surface with a light gray background. A shadow is cast to the left and bottom of the beaker.

Artwork Details

Date
1807–35
Medium
Pewter
Culture
American
Dimensions
478 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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