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Slop Bowl

Thomas Danforth Boardman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Slop Bowl by Thomas Danforth Boardman. The bowl is made of silver and has a wide mouth. The body of the bowl is bulbous with a narrow base and three legs. The base of the bowl features ornate carvings. The bowl features two horizontal lines around its middle. The bowl has two handles on either side, each with a decorative end. The handles curve outward and upward, with a small ball at the top. The background of the image is white. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

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