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Waste Bowl

John McMullin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Waste Bowl by John McMullin is a silver bowl with an octagonal base. The base has horizontal grooved lines. The stem of the bowl is smooth and shiny. The bowl itself is octagonal with an engraved band around it featuring an oval and floral pattern. The bowl is shiny and reflective with visible scratches. The background is a gradient of gray, transitioning from light to dark.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1799
Medium
silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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