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Spoon

Loring Bailey

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a spoon by Loring Bailey. The spoon is laid out horizontally, with the bowl on the left and the handle on the right. The bowl of the spoon is oval-shaped and smooth. The handle is long and narrow, with a slight curve and a rounded end. The spoon appears to be made of metal, likely silver, and has a reflective surface that shows some light. The background of the image is a plain gray color, with some small dark specks scattered throughout. The spoon casts a shadow on the background, which is darker near the bowl and lighter near the handle.

Artwork details

Date:
1770–1800
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 218 px
Museum record:
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