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1957

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2012

2025

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Bowl (Scotland)

This is a bowl. It is dated ca. 1785 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is silver, ivory, ebony. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 10.2 x 19 x 15.6 cm (4 x 7 1/2 x 6 1/8 in.)

It has the following markings

none

It is inscribed

On silver band across bowl: “The Gift of AS to her Grandson RS 1789.”

Cite this object as

Bowl (Scotland); silver, ivory, ebony; H x W x D: 10.2 x 19 x 15.6 cm (4 x 7 1/2 x 6 1/8 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1957-100-1

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