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Sugar Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a Sugar Bowl by artist Thomas F. H. Hare. The sugar bowl is made of ceramic material and features a lid with small holes around its edge. The lid has a small skull finial on top. The bowl has two handles on either side and sits on a matching saucer. The bowl features a design of an eagle with its wings spread. The eagle holds a plant in one talon and has a shield on its chest. The background of the image is a plain white surface. The overall appearance suggests an antique or vintage piece.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1815
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
Chinese
Dimensions:
480 × 624 px
Museum record:
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