Artwork preview

Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl by an unknown artist is a dark-colored, ornate glass bowl with a scalloped rim. The bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow base with three legs. The exterior features a textured design resembling coral or seaweed, with a prominent shell-like motif on the lower front. The background of the image is a solid gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1880–90
Medium
Pressed purple marble glass
Dimensions
599 × 435 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette