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Sugar Bowl

Garret Forbes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a silver sugar bowl by Garret Forbes. The bowl has two curved handles on either side and a lid with a small knob on top. The bowl sits on three small spherical feet. The bowl's body is rounded with a narrow middle section and a wider top and bottom. There are decorative lines around the lid and middle section. The surface of the bowl shows signs of wear, with some areas appearing scratched or tarnished. The background is plain white with a slight shadow cast by the bowl.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1810
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 539 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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