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Purple marble glass covered bowl

Challinor, Taylor and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Purple marble glass covered bowl. The bowl is made of purple-tinted glass with a marbled effect, exhibiting shades of purple, pink, and blue. It features a wide, scalloped mouth and a pedestal base. The lid is finialled with a small, faceted knob. The body of the bowl has vertical ridges and a decorative, scalloped rim. The lid also displays vertical ridges and a decorative edge. The glass is iridescent with hues of purple, pink, and blue. The bowl and lid are one piece. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1870–90
Medium
Pressed purple marble glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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