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Salt

Josiah Austin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of a silver object titled "Salt" by Josiah Austin. The object is a small, rounded bowl with a wide mouth and a smooth, curved body. The bowl has three legs, each with a decorative design resembling a scroll or a curl, and a small circular base. The legs are evenly spaced and attached to the body of the bowl. The bowl appears to be made of silver and has some darker spots on its surface. The background of the image is gray, with a slight shadow underneath the bowl. The object sits on a flat surface. The overall appearance of the object suggests it may be a decorative item or a functional piece, such as a salt shaker.

Artwork Details

Date
1755–65
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 592 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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