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Sugar Bowl

William G. Forbes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black-and-white photo of a sugar bowl by William G. Forbes. The sugar bowl is made of silver, with a rounded rectangular body and two handles on either side. The lid is silver with a short finial on top. The body has an engraved design around the top edge. The bowl sits on a white surface against a white wall. The image is square and slightly off-center. The bowl appears to be tarnished in places. The background is plain and unadorned.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1810
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 490 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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