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Egg Cup

New England Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass cup with a wide mouth, short stem and circular base. The body of the cup is decorated with a repeating pattern of oval medallions and diamond-shaped etchings. The medallions feature a floral motif. The cup's rim is smooth and flat. The background of the image is gray to white gradient.

Artwork Details

Date
1860–70
Medium
Pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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