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Ladle

Benjamin Halsted

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a ladle. The ladle has a long handle made of wood and metal and a large silver bowl. A thin metal rod connects the silver bowl to the wooden handle. The wooden handle is wrapped with thin strips of material. Small metal prongs are visible at the end of the handle. The background is a plain gray color. The ladle lies on its side on the surface. The ladle is titled "Ladle" and created by artist "Benjamin Halsted".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1765
Medium
Silver, whalebone(?), thread
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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