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Dish Cross

Gerardus Boyce

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Dish Cross by Gerardus Boyce features a central round dish with a lip around the edge. Four prongs extend out from the dish. Each prong has ornate details resembling leaves and flowers at both ends. The prongs are connected to decorative feet that resemble a flower or bell shape. The entire piece appears to be made of silver. The background is a gradient gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1820–40
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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