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Salver

Nathaniel Hurd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a silver salver by Nathaniel Hurd. The salver is oval shaped and has a raised decorative edge all around. The edge has a floral design with curved points. The salver has three feet, one of which is visible; it is shaped like a bell. The salver is engraved with a design in the center. The background is white with a shadow underneath the salver. The shadow is darker at the back and lighter at the front.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1756
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 464 px
Museum record:
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