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Decanter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The decanter, by Baccarat, features a clear glass body. The stopper is spherical with a textured surface resembling small diamonds, sitting on a short, wide neck. The body bulbous with a tapered middle section; features a textured surface; diamond-shaped pattern on top half; a band of geometric and floral patterns on bottom half; a ridged band near base. The decanter rests on a surface with a light background.

Artwork Details

Date
1820–40
Medium
Blown molded lead glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
333 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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