Cann
1750
Artists
Description
Footed. Handle with thumb rest and decorative end. Hammered. Handle made separately and attached. On outside of cann, elaborate decoration with coat of arms.
Dimensions
12.7 x 10.2 cm, 439.42 g (5 x 4 in.)
Provenance
James Howard Means. Gift to Fogg Art Museum, 1961.
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