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Tankard

Henry Will

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tankard by Henry Will. A silver-colored metal mug with a handle on the right side and a domed lid. The mug is made of a tarnished metal and has a cylindrical body with a slight taper towards the top. A decorative band encircles the base of the mug. The handle is curved with a decorative design on the top. A small finial resembling a leaf or wing protrudes from the top of the lid. The lid has a slight lip around the edge. The mug sits on a flat surface against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
1761–93
Medium
Pewter
Culture
American
Dimensions
470 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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