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Hanging Light

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black ceramic object titled "Hanging Light" by an unknown artist. The object is bulbous with a wide mouth and a glossy finish. It has a wide lip at the top. The body of the object has irregular bulges. The object sits on a metal stand with three thin legs. The background is white.

Artwork Details

Date
1780–1825
Medium
Blown pattern-molded green glass
Culture
American or British
Dimensions
508 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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