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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
Museum record:
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