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Flagon

Rufus Dunham

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a metal flagon by Rufus Dunham. The flagon has a handle on the right side, a small spout on the left and a domed lid. The body is flared at the bottom with horizontal lines around it. The flagon appears to be made of silver or another metal with visible signs of wear. The background of the photograph is white with numbers written in white at the top and bottom. The photograph is bordered in black.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1837–60
Medium
Pewter
Culture
American
Dimensions
478 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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