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Tankard

John Le Roux

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver tankard with a cylindrical body, short base, and curved handle on the left side. The lid is on top, featuring a finial resembling a horn or seashell. The tankard has a spout on the left side near the bottom. There are engraved cursive writings on the body, but the text is not legible. The tankard appears tarnished and scratched. It sits on a white surface against a white background. The tankard is by John Le Roux.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1725
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
499 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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