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.

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Silver

Culture

Irish

Century

18th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

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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