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Tankard

Cornelius Kierstede

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver tankard with a cylindrical body and a lid. The tankard has a handle attached to the left side, and both the handle and the lid are decorated with ornate designs. The handle is adorned with floral patterns and features a hinge connecting it to the lid. The lid itself has a raised edge and an engraved design in the center. The body of the tankard has a decorative border at the bottom and some tarnishing visible. The tankard by Cornelius Kierstede has a grey background.

Artwork Details

Date
1700–1720
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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