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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
Museum record:
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