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Jar

c. 1940

American 20th Century

Associated Names

American 20th Century

Artist

The image shows a cylindrical object with intricate engraving in the center, including the letters "E C" and the numbers "1799 No. 2." The background is light and the object is outlined with dark lines.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.5 x 18 cm (10 13/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.7455

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64534974

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