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Inkwell

Thomas Danforth Boardman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a cylindrical metal object with a lid. The object is made of silver or a similar metal, has a scratched and tarnished appearance. It has two raised rings around its midsection. The lid is partially ajar, resting on the top. The lid and body have small holes; the lid's hole appears to be countersunk. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
1810–50
Medium
Pewter
Culture
American
Dimensions
504 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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