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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
Museum record:
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