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Egg Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass cup with handle, short stem, and wide base. The cup has a rounded body with vertical ridges. A handle protrudes from the right side. The cup sits on a plain white surface with a gray background that darkens at the top. The artist is unknown and the title is "Egg Cup".

Artwork Details

Date
1830–70
Medium
Pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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