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Nutmeg Grater

William Cowell Sr.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical object with a flat top and bottom. The top is round and flat with a design; a bird standing facing right on a branch with foliage. The body features an etched geometric pattern. The base is round and flat. The object is made from a reflective material, likely silver. The background is gray and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1705–10
Medium
Silver, steel
Culture
American
Dimensions
443 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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