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Salver

Simeon Soumaine

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Salver by Simeon Soumaine is a round silver tray. The tray has a flat surface and a raised edge. The edge of the tray is scalloped with a series of curved, wavy sections. The surface of the tray is smooth and shiny. There are no visible patterns or designs on the surface of the tray. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The tray casts a shadow on the surface below it. The tray is positioned centrally in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1735–45
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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