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Ladle

Standish Barry

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ladle by Standish Barry: The ladle is made of silver with an elongated handle and a rounded bowl. The bowl is smooth and shiny with darker areas around the rim. The handle has a decorative pattern with raised circles and etched lines. The tip of the handle is pointed and also decorated. The background is gray with a shadow cast by the ladle.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1790
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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