Bowl

Germany

1840-50

  • Titles Bowl (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast iron
  • Dimensions 10 5/8 in. (27 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, 1986.296B
  • Work Type bowl
  • Classification Containers

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