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William Spratling
Ladle (Cucharón)circa 1931-1946

Not on view
Polished silver ladle with long angular handle, set with a round amethyst cabochon, notched edges, and a pierced trefoil terminal
Silver ladle with hammered surface, elongated handle featuring incised parallel lines, a round purple amethyst cabochon, and a small suspension ring at the terminal end.
Artist or Maker
William Spratling
United States, active Mexico, 1900-1967
Title
Ladle (Cucharón)
Date Made
circa 1931-1946
Medium
Silver, amethyst
Dimensions
18 1/4 × 3 3/4 in. (46.36 × 9.53 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Sandraline Cederwall in memory of Jean Witherwax Hakes
Accession Number
M.2014.158
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Latin American Art
Copyright
© artist or artist's estate