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Mug

Thomas Gilpin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Mug by Thomas Gilpin. Shiny silver mug with a handle on the right side. The mug is wider at the top and tapers down to a wider base. The handle is curved with a decorative scroll design at the top and bottom. The mug sits on a flat base with a slight lip around the edge. The mug is made of metal, likely silver or silver-plated, and has a reflective surface. The background is a plain light-colored surface. The mug is shown in a black and white photograph.

Artwork details

Date:
1700–1800
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
466 × 625 px
Museum record:
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