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Caster

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Caster by Adolf Wijnands. A small, silver-toned metal figurine of a man. He wears a hat with a wide brim that comes to a point at the top. His face is wrinkled with a mustache and beard. He wears a collared shirt, bowtie, vest, short pants, and shoes. He holds an object in both hands. He stands on a short, circular base.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1830
Medium
Earthenware, lusterware
Culture
British
Dimensions
466 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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