The silver tankard has a cylindrical body with a rounded base and a slightly flared mouth. A handle is attached to the left side, made of silver with a decorative curved support at the bottom. The lid is domed with a small finial on top resembling a pine cone, and has a small spout on the front edge. The lid is secured with a hinge and a latch. The tankard sits on a plain background. The artist is Benjamin Burt, and the piece is titled "Tankard".
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1765
- Medium
- Silver
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 600 × 600 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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