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Pepper Caster

William Jones

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Pepper Caster by William Jones is a silver object. It has a cylindrical body with a rounded base and a short neck. Horizontal lines are etched at the top and bottom of the body. A handle is attached to one side, curving upwards. The lid is domed with small holes across its surface. A small knob is on top of the lid. The object is on a gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
1720–30
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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