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Saltcellar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Saltcellar by Jean-Michel Moreau, the image shows a black decorative object with intricate designs. The object has a wide, flat base and curved sides that rise to a flat top with a wavy edge. The sides and top feature ornate carvings, including floral patterns and scrollwork. A central panel on the front has a raised design resembling a vase or urn. The object appears to have four small circular feet. The background is gray, with the object casting a shadow on the surface below.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1835
Medium:
Lacy pressed blue glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 425 px
Museum record:
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