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Saltcellar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Saltcellar by an unknown artist shows a clear glass goblet with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The goblet has a textured surface with small bumps and irregularities. It sits on a flat surface with a reflection visible underneath. The goblet's bowl is wider than its stem. The stem connects to a circular base. The background is a plain wall with a horizontal line running across it.

Artwork details

Date:
1780–1825
Medium:
Blown pattern-molded lead glass
Culture:
American or British
Dimensions:
534 × 625 px
Museum record:
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