Miniature waste bowl (part of a set) 1685 - 1715

This miniature silver waste bowl, created by English silversmith David Clayton between 1685 and 1715, is an example of the exquisite craftsmanship of the period. Its small size and hammered surface, a technique known as "repoussé," give it a delicate and intimate quality. The bowl is part of a set, suggesting it was intended for a luxurious dining experience. Its inclusion in the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection highlights its significance as a fine example of 17th-century English silverwork.