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Pepper Box

Jonathan Otis

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a silver pepper box by Jonathan Otis. The object is a tall, octagonal container with a domed lid. The container is made of silver and has a flat base. It features a series of horizontal lines around the top and bottom edges. The lid is also made of silver and has a small finial on top. The lid is decorated with a floral pattern of cut-out shapes. The background of the image is gray. The object casts a slight shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork details

Date:
1750–75
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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