Mug
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Mug

TitleMug
ArtistRichard Gurney
Date1740–41 18th century
MediumSilver
ClassificationMetalwork-Silver
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineBequest of Alphonso T. Clearwater, 1933
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Mug” is a work by Richard Gurney, dated 1740–41. It is executed in silver and classified as metalwork-silver. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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