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Salt Spoon

Paul Revere Jr.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a silver spoon. The bowl of the spoon is round and scalloped with 14 ribs. The handle is long and flat, with an engraved floral design on the top. The handle tapers to a rounded end. The background is a solid light gray color. The spoon appears to be made of a tarnished silver. The spoon is positioned horizontally. The bowl of the spoon is on the left. The design on the handle includes flowers. The handle has a decorative end.

Artwork Details

Date
1790–1810
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 321 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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