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Tankard

Adrian Bancker

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a silver tankard by Adrian Bancker. The tankard has a cylindrical body with a flat bottom and slightly curved sides that taper outward. A handle is attached to the left side, curving upward and then back down. The handle is attached to the body with two rivets. The lid is domed with a decorative edge and a small finial on top. The lid is attached to the tankard with a hinge. The tankard has a decorative base with three raised rings around it. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1731–50
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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