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Decanter

Bakewell, Page & Bakewell

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The decanter has a bulbous body with a narrow neck and a round stopper on top. The body and stopper are clear glass with an etched design featuring geometric shapes and what appear to be stylized leaves or feathers. The design on the body has a diamond pattern at the bottom and what look like stylized leaves or feathers above that. The neck of the decanter has three raised rings around it. The base of the decanter is round and flat. The background behind the decanter is light gray with a slight shadow underneath the decanter. Decanter by Bakewell, Page & Bakewell.

Artwork Details

Date
1820–35
Medium
Blown and cut glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
474 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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