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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a "Bowl" by an unknown artist. The bowl is made of dark-colored glass or plastic. The bowl is cylindrical and has a wide mouth. The bowl is taller than it is wide. The bowl has a flat bottom and straight sides that curve slightly outward. The bowl's surface is smooth and shiny, with small bubbles visible. The bowl is empty. The background is light gray. The bowl casts a shadow on the surface below it. The surface the bowl is sitting on is white. The background behind the bowl is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1830
Medium
Free-blown glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
509 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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