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Saltcellar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Saltcellar by Unknown is a clear glass object. The object has a wide, rounded bowl that curves inward at the top and a short stem. The bowl is wider than the base. The base is wide and flat. The stem has a decorative ring in the middle. The object is made of clear glass and is shown against a gray and white background. The glass shows subtle reflections of light. The object sits centered in the image. The image is well-lit and shows the object from the front.

Artwork Details

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