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Sugar Bowl

Hugh Wishart

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Sugar Bowl by Hugh Wishart is a large, silver-colored container with two handles, one on each side. The bowl has a rounded body with a flat base and three small feet. A decorative design adorns the front. The lid is rounded and features a small finial on top. The bowl and lid have intricate engravings around the edges. The handles are thin and curved. The background of the image is light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1830
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 448 px
Museum record:
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