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Covered Jug

Thomas Danforth Boardman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered Jug by Thomas Danforth Boardman shows a jug made of metal, likely silver or pewter, with a bulbous body and a short neck. The jug has a handle on one side and a spout on the other. A lid with a small finial sits on top of the jug. The jug is sitting on a flat surface against a plain background. The jug appears to have a weathered or tarnished appearance with spots and discoloration on its surface. A small measuring scale is placed in front of the jug.

Artwork details

Date:
1825–27
Medium:
Pewter
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
493 × 625 px
Museum record:
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