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Egg Cup

New England Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass cup with a wide mouth and a short stem. The body of the cup is decorated with a pattern of interlocking circles and diamonds. The cup has a wide base and a circular foot. The cup is made of clear glass and has a reflective surface. The background is a plain surface with a shadow cast by the cup. The overall design is ornate with various cut glass patterns around its body.

Artwork details

Date:
1860–70
Medium:
Pressed glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
538 × 624 px
Museum record:
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