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Jug

Boston Silver Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Jug by Boston Silver Glass Company. The jug is made of clear glass. The body is bulbous with a short neckless shoulder and a wide mouth. A spout is attached to one side. The spout is made of black glass and curves upwards. A handle curves outwards from the opposite side. The base of the jug is flared. The jug stands on a short stem. There are etched floral patterns on the body. The background is a gradient from dark to light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1865
Medium:
Free-blown silvered and colorless glass, pewter
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
495 × 625 px
Museum record:
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