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Chalice

Israel Trask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Chalice by Israel Trask, a silver chalice with a wide mouth and a narrow base, has a flared rim and a short stem. The chalice appears to be made of metal, possibly silver, and has a smooth, reflective surface with some scratches and marks visible. The body of the chalice is bulbous and curves inward toward the base. The base is circular and flat. The chalice is shown against a plain white background. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1813–56
Medium
Pewter
Culture
American
Dimensions
489 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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