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Salt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of two glasses. The glass on the left is clear, has no handle, and has a wide mouth. The body of the left glass is wider at the top than at the bottom. The left glass features a ribbed base with vertical lines running along its length. The middle section of the left glass features a diamond-like pattern. The top section of the left glass features horizontal wavy lines. The glass on the right has a stem and a base. The right glass is wider at the top than at the bottom. The body of the right glass features a bumpy texture. The background is gray and white with a shadow behind the glasses. The title is "Salt" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1820–40
Medium
Blown pattern-molded glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 474 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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