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Caster

Knight Leverett

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a silver caster by Knight Leverett. The caster has an octagonal base and body. The base has a flat, octagonal shape. The body is bulbous and curves inwards at the top. A small lip protrudes from the body. The lid is domed and perforated with a floral pattern. The lid is topped with a small finial. The caster has an engraving on one side. The background is grey.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1735
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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