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Saltcellar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a clear glass goblet titled "Saltcellar" by an unknown artist. The goblet has a wide mouth and a narrow, short stem connecting to a circular base. The bowl of the goblet is wider than the base. The glass appears to have a textured surface with small bumps and irregularities. The goblet is positioned centrally in the image, with a plain white background that gradually darkens to gray towards the top.

Artwork details

Date:
1780–1825
Medium:
Blown pattern-molded glass
Culture:
American or British
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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