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Beaker

Benjamin Halsted

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white, cylindrical cup with a silver rim. The cup has a gray engraving on the front featuring an eagle with wings spread and a curved beak, positioned above a monogram. The monogram appears to consist of intertwined letters. The cup's body exhibits slight discoloration. The background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray and then white at the bottom. The cup is titled "Beaker" and attributed to artist Benjamin Halsted.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1805
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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