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Tea Spoon

Joshua G. Davis

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tea Spoon by Joshua G. Davis. Oval-shaped spoon bowl with a smooth, shiny surface. The handle is long and thin with a decorative design featuring two rows of small oval indentations on either side. The handle has an ornate pattern etched into it. The handle tapers to a narrow end and features engraved text that is difficult to make out. The spoon is made of shiny silver metal. The spoon is presented on a plain white background.

Artwork Details

Date
1770–1800
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 220 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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