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Silver Tureen (a), lid (b) and liner (c) [pair with 1975.1.2561a,b]

1749
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Object Information
  • Title: Silver Tureen (a), lid (b) and liner (c) [pair with 1975.1.2561a,b]
  • Artist: Etienne-Jacques Marcq (French, born ca. 1705–1781)
  • Date: 1749
  • Culture: French, Paris
  • Medium: Silver, cast in several parts and soldered together.
  • Dimensions: Height: 26.5 cm.
    Width: 39 cm.
    D.: 24.3 cm.
    Liner, height: 11.5 cm.; width: 32.3 cm.; d.: 21.3 cm.
  • Classification: Metalwork-Silver
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.2560a–c
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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