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Sugar Bowl

George B. Foster

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a silver-colored metal object with a rounded body. The object is symmetrical and features a wide base that tapers upward, then flares outward in the middle. Two decorative handles are on either side. A lid covers the top, featuring a small decorative finial. The object sits on a white surface against a white background. The object is engraved with a cursive word. The object is titled "Sugar Bowl" by George B. Foster.

Artwork details

Date:
1840–50
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
510 × 624 px
Museum record:
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