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Salt

Charles Le Roux

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver bowl, "Salt" by Charles Le Roux. Bulbous body with a narrow lip. Three legs, each featuring a mermaid with a woman's face and a fishtail, ending in a fish tail. Mermaids positioned at 4 o'clock, 8 o'clock, and 12 o'clock. The bowl adorned with floral pattern. Small decorative edge around lip. Three small feet on bottom. Grey background.

Artwork Details

Date
1740–45
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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