Waste Bowl
ca. 1799
Medium
silver
Dimensions
5 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (14 x 16.5 cm) 14oz. 15 dwt (458.6 g)
Classification
Waste Bowl
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Peter A. Feld, 2009
Accession Number
2009.505.5
About this artwork
This silver by John McMullin from ca. 1799 exemplifies historical artistic production through its materials, techniques, and aesthetic approach. Created within specific cultural and historical contexts, works like this reflect both individual artistic vision and broader patterns of workshop practice, patron expectations, and prevailing aesthetic theories. The medium of silver required specialized knowledge developed through years of training, involving mastery of materials preparation, tool use,...