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Mug

Nathaniel Austin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A shiny metal mug with a handle on the right side, having a tapering body that is wider at the base and narrower at the top. The mug's base features two horizontal lines. The handle is attached to the mug with a decorative element resembling a leaf. The mug appears to be made of a reflective material, likely metal, and has a few scratches and scuffs on its surface. The background is a plain gray color. Title: Mug. Artist: Nathaniel Austin.

Artwork details

Date:
1763–1807
Medium:
Pewter
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
459 × 625 px
Museum record:
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