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Claret Glass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts Claret Glass by an unknown artist. Clear glass cup with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The body of the glass features a diamond-shaped etched pattern, and there are etchings on the upper rim. The stem connecting the base to the body is faceted. The base of the glass is round and flat. The background gradient transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The glass casts a shadow on the surface below it. The glass appears to be empty.

Artwork Details

Date
1850–70
Medium
Pressed glass
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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