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Mug

Frederick Bassett

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal mug with a handle on the right side. Mug is made of silver or pewter. The mug has a wide mouth, slightly narrower middle section and a base wider than the middle. The mug has two raised horizontal bands between the mouth and middle section. The handle is attached to the mug with a rivet at the top. The handle curves back and down, to a scroll at the bottom. The mug appears tarnished with many dark and light gray spots. The mug sits on a plain background, casting a shadow to the right. The mug was made by Frederick Bassett. The mug is titled "Mug".

Artwork Details

Date
1761–99
Medium
Pewter
Culture
American
Dimensions
475 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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