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Sugar Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a silver trophy cup with two handles, titled "Sugar Bowl", by artist "Gorham". The trophy has a wide base that tapers in towards the middle then widens to form the bowl; a decorative line runs around the top and bottom of the bowl. Two curved handles are attached to either side. The lid is domed with a small finial on top. The trophy has a decorative line around the base of the lid and around the top of the base. The bowl features an etched monogram. The trophy sits on a square base. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1810
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
510 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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