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Sugar Bowl

John Brevoort

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Sugar Bowl by John Brevoort is a silver-colored metal bowl with a lid. The bowl has a wide, rounded body that tapers slightly at the bottom and flares out at the base. A short, thick stem connects the bowl to a flat circular foot. The lid is domed with a small, circular indentation at the top. Two small handles are on either side, positioned near the top of the bowl. The entire piece appears to be made of silver or silver-plated metal and has a reflective surface that shows some signs of tarnish or wear, particularly around the base and handles. The background of the image is gray and white, gradating from dark at the top to light at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1750–70
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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