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Tankard

Samuel Alexander

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver tankard with a cylindrical body featuring multiple horizontal ridges around its middle and lower sections. The tankard has a flat, circular lid with concentric circular grooves and a handle attached on the left side, extending from the body to the lid. The handle is also made of silver and features a decorative design where it meets the body. The tankard is by Samuel Alexander.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1796
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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