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Saltcellar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black glass goblet titled "Saltcellar". Wide bowl tapering to a narrow base. The body has a geometric etched design. The base is flat and circular. The glass appears to have small scratches and imperfections. The goblet is shown against a white background.

Artwork details

Date:
1780–1825
Medium:
Blown pattern-molded lead blue glass
Culture:
American or British
Dimensions:
563 × 624 px
Museum record:
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