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Tea Tray

John McMullin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Octagonal silver tray with a raised border, featuring a decorative etched design around the edges. The design consists of repeating patterns of circles and floral motifs. In the center, an ornate shield-shaped emblem is etched, containing illegible text. The tray's surface exhibits a subtle sheen, indicating a polished finish. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The tray is by John McMullin and titled "Tea Tray".

Artwork details

Date:
1799
Medium:
silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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