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Saltcellar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Saltcellar by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Clear glass object, resembling a small goblet or cup, with a wide mouth and narrow base. The object has a textured surface on the body and features vertical lines. The base is circular. The object is positioned on a white surface with a gradient background transitioning from dark gray at the top to light gray.

Artwork Details

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