Collection Highlights
Ki On Twog Ky (also known as Cornplanter ) (1732/40-1836)
Date:
1796
Object Number:
1867.314
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Standing bowl
Object Number:
1950.90b
Date:
1880-1890
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 6 1/8 in. ( 15.9 x 15.6 cm )
Marks:
engraved: in the center of the bowl: "CAB" in script
stamped: on the base: "S Kirk & Son Co/ 925/1000"
Description:
Wrought silver standing bowl; circular, bowl shaped body with a plain rim; seated on an circular, splayed foot with a reeded footring and a plain ring body joint; all over, detailed floral, fern and thistle repoussé chasing on the body and foot; engraved in the center of the bowl, "CAB" in script; maker's mark stamped on the base.
Gallery Label:
This standing bowl belonged to Cornelia Augusta Beekman, whose initials are engraved on the center.
Credit Line:
Permanent Loan from the Beekman Family Association
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
