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Sugar Bowl

Thomas Danforth Boardman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Sugar Bowl by Thomas Danforth Boardman is a silver-colored metal object with a rounded body that tapers towards the top. The body has two horizontal lines around its middle. The bowl has a wide mouth and sits on a four-legged base with ornate feet resembling leaves or flowers. The lid is domed and has a decorative knob on top resembling an acorn surrounded by leaves. The entire object appears to have a dark patina.

Artwork details

Date:
1854–65
Medium:
Britannia metal
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
510 × 624 px
Museum record:
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