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Pepper Caster

John Burt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Pepper Caster by John Burt is a silver object with a round base and a short stem. The base features an engraved monogram. A wide lip tops the base. The body above is narrower and made of clear glass. The top is silver, perforated with a pattern of dots and shapes. The lid tapers to a small finial. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1730–45
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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