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Bottle

Wistarburgh Glassworks

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green glass bottle in the shape of an animal. The body is mostly transparent with green hues, while the head, legs, and part of the tail are a deeper green. The animal has a long neck and a body similar to a horse or a deer. The head features a short snout and a topknot-like structure on top. The four legs are short and sturdy. A spout protrudes from the back. The background is plain white. Title: Bottle. Artist: Wistarburgh Glassworks.

Artwork details

Date:
1738–ca. 1777
Medium:
Free-blown glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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