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Salt Caster

New England Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Salt Caster by New England Glass Company. The object is a dark-colored glass shaker with a rounded body and a short neck. The body is approximately cylindrical with a slight taper towards the bottom. The lid is rounded and flat on top with several small holes. The lid is made of a dark material, possibly wood or plastic. The glass is shiny and reflective, showing some light reflections on its surface. The background is a solid color, with the object casting a shadow on the surface it's sitting on.

Artwork details

Date:
after 1883
Medium:
Blown glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
489 × 624 px
Museum record:
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