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Caster

Charles Le Roux

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver container with a wide base that tapers upward, featuring a decorative monogram; base has a narrow lip and a short, wide foot; two small handles on either side near the top; perforated metal lid with a diamond-shaped pattern and a small finial; the lid is slightly smaller than the container's mouth. Caster by Charles Le Roux.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1730
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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