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Tankard

George Fielding

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver-colored metal tankard with a cylindrical body and a domed lid. The handle is made of the same metal, attached to the side and has a leaf-shaped base. A decorative band wraps around part of the handle. The lid features a finial on top. The tankard sits on a plain background with a slight shadow underneath. The tankard is by George Fielding.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1740–60
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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