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Knife Urn

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a metal urn titled "Knife Urn" by an unknown artist. The urn has a rounded lid with a decorative finial on top resembling a pine cone. The finial is made of a textured metal with a narrow base and a wider top. The lid and top portion of the urn's body are smooth and rounded. The body of the urn features vertical ridges and tapers inward slightly towards the bottom. The urn sits on a short pedestal base. The urn is displayed on a light-colored surface against a light-colored background. Handwritten numbers and letters appear on a strip at the top and bottom of the photo.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1820
Medium
Mahogany, mahogany veneer, white pine, tulip poplar
Culture
American
Dimensions
478 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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