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Covered Owl Jar

Atterbury and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered Owl Jar by Atterbury and Company features a jar with a lid shaped like an owl. The jar body is made of clear glass with an etched leafy pattern and a leafy motif around the base. The jar base is rounded and wider than the body. The owl lid has a textured body and facial features, with the face being smooth. The background is a light gray color with the jar casting a faint shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
1880–90
Medium
Pressed blue glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
509 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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