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Sauceboat

Joseph Richardson Sr.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver sauceboat with a long curved spout on the left side and a decorative scroll handle on the right side. The body is oval-shaped with a scalloped rim. It has four legs, each with a decorative base. There is an engraved floral design on the front. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1750–55
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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