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Decanter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The decanter by Orrefors is a clear glass bottle with a narrow neck and a rounded body. The body has a series of vertical ridges around the bottom third. The decanter has a stopper on top. The base is flat and there are no visible labels or markings. The decanter is positioned on a white surface against a white background. The lighting highlights the decanter's shape and clarity.

Artwork Details

Date
1840–50
Medium
Pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
451 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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