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Ladle

James Gaskins

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ladle by James Gaskins. The ladle is made of silver-colored metal. The bowl of the ladle is oval-shaped and has a slight lip around the edge. The bowl is tarnished with darker patches and some white residue inside. The handle is long and curved downward. The handle has a flat, tapered end with an engraved design. The design features a bird-like motif. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The ladle casts a shadow on the surface below. The surface is flat and light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1790–1800
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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