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Mug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass mug with handle on right side, square rim, and rounded body. Mug has etched design on left side featuring plant with long leaves and bulbous flowers in basket; design also includes swirling lines and dots. Base of mug is thick and flat. Mug sits on flat surface with shadow cast on wall behind it. The Mug by Louis Comfort Tiffany.

Artwork details

Date:
1770–1820
Medium:
Non-lead glass with enamel decoration
Dimensions:
453 × 624 px
Museum record:
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