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Beaker

Samuel Kirk

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver cup with a wide mouth and slightly tapered body. The cup has a small, engraved cursive monogram on the front. The cup appears to be made of tarnished silver with visible signs of wear and tear, including scratches and dark spots. The background is a gradient gray color, transitioning from light to dark. The cup is centered in the image and casts a shadow on the surface below.

Artwork details

Date:
1815–35
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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