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Pint Measure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a metal jug titled "Pint Measure" by an unknown artist. The jug has a handle on the right side and a lid on top. The handle is attached to the body with a scroll-like design. The body of the jug is bulbous, wider in the middle, and tapers slightly at the top and bottom. The bottom of the jug is flat. The lid is round and flat. The jug appears to be made of metal, likely pewter or silver, and has a dark patina. The jug has some engraved text on the top edge. The background of the image is a plain light-colored surface. There is a small ruler or measuring device at the bottom of the image. There is a label at the bottom center with text that reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM".

Artwork details

Date:
1750–1800
Medium:
Pewter
Culture:
British (American market)
Dimensions:
491 × 624 px
Museum record:
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