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Silver Christening Bowl

1940

Paul Ward

Associated Names

Paul Ward

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a silver bowl with intricate designs and engravings. The color palette is mostly gray and silver, showcasing the metallic texture. In the lower-left corner, there are two semi-circular shapes, and a signature is present to their right, all against a light beige background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite and pen and ink on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.)
Original IAD Object: 5 3/8" high; 6 7/8" deep
Accession Number

1943.8.13870

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: P. Ward

Wikidata ID

Q64619205

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