

Saltcellar
The object titled "Saltcellar" by an unknown artist is a small, white ceramic container with a wide base that tapers up to a smaller circular opening at the top. The base and sides are decorated with blue designs resembling leaves or feathers. The blue patterns on the body of the piece are stylized and abstract. Two blue lines encircle the top of the object, one near the rim and one below it. The rim of the opening shows signs of wear, with small chips exposing the underlying ceramic material. The color scheme is predominantly white and blue with minimal gold accents on the rim. The object sits on a plain background that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray towards the bottom. A shadow is cast to the right of the object.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1825
- Medium
- Tin-glazed earthenware
- Culture
- Mexican
- Dimensions
- 502 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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