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Caster

Samuel Johnson

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver shaker with a rounded body, short neck, and domed lid. The body has a narrow base that widens towards the middle then narrows again to form the neck. Two horizontal lines encircle the body, one near the base and one near the neck. The domed lid features a pattern of small holes. The shaker appears tarnished with darker spots and lines. It stands on a circular base. The background is light gray. The shaker "Caster" by Samuel Johnson.

Artwork details

Date:
1780–96
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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