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Decanter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a clear glass decanter with an eagle etched onto its body. The decanter is shaped like a vase or urn with a wide base that tapers in at the neck. The stopper on top has ridged lines around the edge. The eagle on the decanter has its wings spread and stars above it. The eagle appears to be standing behind a shield. The background of the image fades from light gray at the bottom to dark gray at the top. The decanter by Baccarat, titled: Decanter.

Artwork Details

Date
1815–35
Medium
Blown and engraved glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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