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Covered sugar bowl

William W. Gilbert

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver covered sugar bowl, bulbous body on a short pedestal foot on a square base, engraved shield-shaped monogram on body surrounded by curving lines and leaves, beaded and geometric pattern around top of body, slightly flaring lid with small finial.

Artwork Details

Date
1790–1800
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
448 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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