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Honey dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Honey dish by Orrefors features a clear glass bowl with a wide mouth and a rounded body. The bowl has a decorative rim with a scalloped edge. The body of the bowl is decorated with a pattern of cut glass, consisting of geometric shapes, including diamonds and triangles. The bowl's surface reflects light, indicating it is made of clear glass. The background of the image is light gray, with a subtle shadow cast by the bowl.

Artwork Details

Date
1850–60
Medium
Pressed glass, diamond thumbprint
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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