The image shows two small silver containers. The containers are made of silver-colored metal with a scalloped edge around the top rim. They have a hollow interior with a small hole at the bottom center. The container on the left has three legs, each ending in a small foot. The legs are ornately shaped with curved designs. The container on the right has a single stem with a decorative shell-shaped base. Both containers have a smooth, shiny surface with some darker spots and marks. They are placed on a plain white surface. The title of the image is "Salt by Thomas Shields".
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1765–85
- Medium:
- Silver
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 400 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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