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Caster

Zachariah Brigden

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a caster by Zachariah Brigden. The object has a short wide base that tapers outwards then curves inwards to form the body. There is a metal band around the top of the body. The body is made of clear glass. The top is silver metal with an intricate lattice pattern covering the sides. The top tapers to a point and has a small decorative finial on top. The object is on a plain gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
1760–75
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette