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Slop Bowl

Ball, Tompkins and Black

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Slop Bowl by Ball, Tompkins and Black: A silver slop bowl with a scalloped rim and ornate engravings on a white background. The bowl has a wide mouth, a short neck, and a base with three legs. The engravings on the bowl are intricate and feature floral patterns. The bowl is made of silver and has a shiny finish. It sits on a plain white surface with a subtle shadow underneath. The bowl's base has an ornate design with curved legs. The overall shape of the bowl is rounded and curvaceous.

Artwork details

Date:
1848–51
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 485 px
Museum record:
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