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Egg Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Egg Cup by Dale Chihuly features a glass cup with a wide mouth and a narrow stem. The cup has a wavy rim with scalloped edges. The body of the cup displays a mix of colors, including shades of blue, black, and purple, swirling together. The base of the cup is wide and flat, with a similar color pattern. The background is a gradient gray color, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom. A shadow is cast to the right of the cup.

Artwork Details

Date
1880–90
Medium
Pressed purple marble glass
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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