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Beaker

Benjamin Halsted

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver cup with engraved eagle and monogram. The cup is tall and cylindrical with a slightly flared opening. The interior rim is shiny and silver. An engraved eagle is on the front, with wings spread and talons holding a decorative monogram. The monogram is ornate and connected to flourishes. The background of the image is gradient gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom. The cup casts a faint shadow on the surface below.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1805
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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