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Sauceboat

Elias Boudinot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver sauceboat with a scalloped rim, three feet, and a handle shaped like a bird's head and neck. The body of the sauceboat is rounded and has a lip on one side. The handle is on the right side, curving up and to the right, with a bird's head at the end. The feet are ornate and have a decorative design. The background is gray. The sauceboat is likely by Elias Boudinot.

Artwork Details

Date
1740–50
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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