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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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