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Caster

Jacob Hurd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver object with a rounded base and a short stem supporting a cylindrical middle section. A rounded bowl-like shape protrudes from the middle section. Top section narrows with a domed lid that has a finial. The middle section has a "S H" engraved on it. The lid has a repeating diamond-shaped pattern with small circular holes. The background is gray. Title: Caster. Artist: Jacob Hurd.

Artwork Details

Date
1740–50
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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