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Sugar bowl

New England Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass sugar bowl with a wide, circular base and a short stem. The body has horizontal ridges and a design resembling a flower or feather. A wide, shallow dish sits on top. The lid features stacked, uneven clear glass rings and a small finial on top. The background is gray and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1815–35
Medium
Free-blown glass with applied decoration
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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