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Egg Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass egg cup with a wide mouth and a short stem. The cup has a wide, circular base and a slightly narrower top. The body of the cup features a series of oval indentations. The background is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The cup's shadow is cast to the right. The egg cup is by Orrefors.

Artwork Details

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