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Sugar tongs

Myer Myers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver sugar tongs by Myer Myers, lying horizontally with ends facing left and right. The left end has a small round bowl. The right end is shaped like a shell. In the center is a floral design with curved lines, resembling a filigree pattern. The tongs have a decorative design throughout, with a rope-like pattern and a smooth wide section on the right end. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1772
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 379 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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