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Ladle

John Burger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a ladle by John Burger. The ladle has a long handle and a large bowl. The bowl of the ladle is shiny, made of metal, and sits on its side. The bowl is positioned on the left side of the image. The handle extends from the bowl to the right side of the image and is also made of metal. The handle has a decorative design on it. The background of the image is gray, with a shadow cast by the ladle. The shadow is darker at the top and lighter at the bottom. The overall appearance suggests a product photo or catalog image.

Artwork Details

Date
1790–1800
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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