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Sugar Bowl

John Crawford

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Sugar Bowl by John Crawford shows a black and white photo of four silver items. The item on the left has a black handle and is the largest; it has a lid with a finial on top and an ornate decoration on the side. The item next to it on the right has a lid and a finial on top with an engraving on its side. The third item from the left also has a lid and a finial on top with an engraving on its side. The item on the far right has a curved spout and an ornate handle on one side. The items have short pedestal bases. The background is a plain surface, possibly fabric, with a ruler or measuring device at the bottom left. The image is framed by a white border.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1825
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 327 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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