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Tankard

Thomas Hamersley

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a silver tankard by Thomas Hamersley. The tankard has a cylindrical body with a slightly flared base and a short, curved handle attached to the side. The handle is positioned on the left side and features a decorative element near the bottom. The lid is round and slightly domed with an etched design on top. The lid is attached to the tankard via a hinge on the back and has a latch on the front. The tankard and lid have a brushed, silver finish with visible tarnish and scratches. The background is a plain gray color with a subtle shadow under the tankard.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1763
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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