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Tankard

Nicholas Roosevelt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver tankard with a cylindrical body, a handle on the left side, and a lid on top. The handle is curved with decorative molding on the outside and a small decorative piece at the bottom. The lid has three ridges around the edge and a decorative piece on top that includes a small finial. The body has a slightly darker patina with a few small scratches and marks. The base has two ridges around the edge. Gray background. Tankard by Nicholas Roosevelt.

Artwork Details

Date
1740–50
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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