VesselsIrish18th century
Caster
c. 1720
Artists
William TownsendArtist
Description
Slightly tapering cylindrical, on flat base with plain flat scroll handle, the domed removable cover pierced with plain holes (with later fitted liner), the side engraved with a crest.
Dimensions
6.67 x 5.72 x 3.81 cm (2 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 in.) 47 g
Provenance
Mary Henle, gift; to Harvard University Art Museums, 1989
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