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Sauceboat

Joseph Richardson Sr.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver sauceboat with a curved spout on the left side and a scroll-shaped handle on the right side. The boat has three legs, each with a decorative base. The body of the sauceboat features an engraved design in the center, including a shield with a large "W". The top edge of the sauceboat has a wavy pattern. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

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