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Covered Ewer

Frederick Marquand

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a silver ewer, titled "Covered Ewer" by Frederick Marquand. The ewer has a bulbous body with a short neck and a curved spout on the left side. The lid has a small finial on top. The handle is curved and ornate, attached to the right side of the ewer. The ewer stands on three legs, each ending in a ball. The entire ewer is decorated with an etched floral design. The background of the image is a plain gray color, with a darker shade around the edges.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1827
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
505 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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