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Salt

Thomas Shields

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two silver objects. The objects are small, silver, and bowl-shaped with a scalloped edge. The object on the left has three legs. The legs are ornamental with a design resembling a leaf. The object on the right has one leg in the front and resembles a shell. Both objects are made of silver and have a similar design. The background is white. The title of the image is Salt by Thomas Shields.

Artwork Details

Date
1765–85
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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