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Sugar Bowl

Hugh Wishart

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Sugar Bowl by Hugh Wishart is a silver-colored, ornate piece with a wide bowl and a short stem that tapers down to a square base with four small feet. The bowl features an engraved design around its middle section, and two handles are attached on either side. A lid with a small knob on top covers the bowl. The base has a decorative element with raised details. The overall shape is symmetrical, with a flat surface underneath.

Artwork Details

Date
1810–20
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 493 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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