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Goblet

Bakewell, Pears and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Goblet by Bakewell, Pears and Company. Clear glass goblet with a wide, rounded bowl featuring a pattern of raised oval shapes that cover the entire surface. The bowl is attached to a narrow, elongated stem with a teardrop-shaped cross-section. The stem connects to a flat, circular base. The goblet is set against a gradient background transitioning from dark gray at the top to light gray and white towards the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
1850–70
Medium:
Pressed glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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