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Beaker

Cary Dunn

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beaker by Cary Dunn. Silver-colored metal beaker with a wide mouth and slightly tapered body. The beaker features an engraved monogram of the letters "R" and "M" intertwined in a circular floral design. The rim of the beaker is made of a darker metal. The background is a gradient of dark gray to light gray. The beaker casts a shadow to the right. It sits on a light gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1770
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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