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Nutmeg Grater

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver-colored metal object, tapered and conical in shape, resembling an upside-down funnel, with a flat square base and short stem; rounded finial on domed lid; etched monogram "J J" within an oval on body. Nutmeg Grater.

Artwork details

Date:
1775–ca. 1800
Medium:
Silver and steel
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
452 × 625 px
Museum record:
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