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Hanging Light

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Hanging Light by an unknown artist. Black and white photo of a short metal pot with a metal handle standing on three short legs. The pot has a lidless top and a rippled body with a hammered texture. The metal appears to have molten blobs and rivulets running down the sides. The pot is positioned on a plain white surface and background.

Artwork Details

Date
1780–1825
Medium
Blown pattern-molded green glass
Culture
American or British
Dimensions
491 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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