Sugar Barrel 1825 - 1850

"Sugar Barrel" is a wooden barrel with a lid, created by American artist Joseph Long Lehn between 1825 and 1850. The barrel is decorated with inlaid bands of wood, in a simple, geometric pattern, making it a unique piece of early American decorative arts. The barrel, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, is a testament to the craftmanship of the early 19th century, showcasing the artist's skill in using wood to create a practical and aesthetically pleasing object.