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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl, by an unknown artist, is a round glass bowl. The bowl has a scalloped edge. The bowl's body is transparent and features an etched design. The design consists of a series of concentric patterns. The outermost pattern is a grid of squares. Inside the grid are eight triangular sections, each with a similar grid pattern. In the center is a circular area with a floral design featuring a starburst pattern surrounded by a ring. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1830
Medium
Lacy pressed glass
Dimensions
520 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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