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Sugar Bowl

Daniel Van Voorhis

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Sugar Bowl by Daniel Van Voorhis is a silver-colored, ornate container. The bowl has a wide, rounded body that narrows at the base and widens at the top. A pedestal base supports the bowl. The base is square and flat with a decorative edge. The pedestal narrows to connect to the bowl. The bowl's body features a central shield-shaped emblem etched in silver with a bird at its center; symmetrical decorative elements flank the shield. A decorative border encircles the bowl's top. The lid is dome-shaped with a decorative finial on top resembling a pinecone. The lid and bowl have a beaded edge. The background is gray gradient.

Artwork details

Date:
1790–1800
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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