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Salt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass object, resembling a short stemmed cup or salt shaker holder, with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The object has a decorative design around the middle, featuring a series of wavy lines. The base of the object is wide and flat, with a small stem connecting it to the bowl of the object. The object is made of transparent glass, allowing the light to pass through and casting a faint shadow on the surface below. The background is a plain white surface with a subtle gradient effect, transitioning from light gray at the top to white at the bottom. The title of the object is "Salt" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
1780–1825
Medium
Blown pattern-molded glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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