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Finger Bowl

Christian Dorflinger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass bowl with scalloped edge and ridged design. The bowl has a rounded shape and appears to be made of transparent glass. The edge of the bowl features a scalloped design with rounded indentations around its circumference. Vertical ridges are present on the inside and outside of the bowl. The bowl's surface reflects light, indicating it is made of a shiny material. The background is a gradient of light gray to dark gray. The bowl sits on a flat surface with a shadow cast to the right. The image is in black and white. The bowl is titled "Finger Bowl" by Christian Dorflinger.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1856–85
Medium
Blown lead glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 429 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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