Meat Dish 1811 - 1812

Editor: So, we have this shiny silver piece, titled "Meat Dish" by Thomas Robins. It’s at the Harvard Art Museums. I’m immediately struck by how simple yet elegant it is. What can you tell me about it? Curator: Well, it’s a curious thing, isn’t it? It gleams with a sort of quiet confidence. I imagine it sitting on a table laden with food, reflecting candlelight...Do you think Robins intended it to be purely functional, or did he see something more, some potential for artistry? Editor: I hadn’t considered that. So, more than just a dish? Curator: Perhaps a stage for culinary delights, or a mirror reflecting the wealth and status of its owner? Food for thought, indeed. Editor: Definitely something to chew on. Thanks!