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Tankard

John Will

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal tankard with lid. The tankard is made of dark metal with an etched tree on the front. The body of the tankard is cylindrical with a flared base. The tankard has a rounded handle on the left attached to the body and lid with rivets. The handle is S-shaped. The lid is domed with a decorative edge. The lid is open and resting on the back of the tankard. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1752–74
Medium:
Pewter
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
480 × 624 px
Museum record:
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