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Bowl

Challinor, Taylor and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bowl by Challinor, Taylor and Company. The bowl has a scalloped rim. The body of the bowl has a mottled appearance. There are two handles on either side. The handles are sculpted to resemble mussel shells. The base of the bowl is circular and smooth. The bowl has an opaque white interior and a translucent exterior. The outside of the bowl depicts sea grass and shells. The bowl sits on a white surface with a light-colored wall behind.

Artwork Details

Date
1870–90
Medium
Pressed purple marble glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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