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Cup

William Thomson

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver cup with cylindrical body and straight sides. The cup has a ribbed base and a ribbed rim. A single handle is attached to the right side, with a decorative scroll at the base. The handle curves up and back, with a slight decorative element near the top. The cup appears to be made of silver or another shiny metal. The background is a plain gray color, with a slight shadow cast by the cup. The cup is titled "Cup" and attributed to artist "William Thomson".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1815
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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