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Salt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photo of a clear glass bowl titled "Salt" by an unknown artist. The bowl has a wide mouth with a wavy edge featuring triangular points. The bowl's body is decorated with a diamond pattern and a starburst design within each diamond. The bowl has two small handles on either side. The background is a plain gray color with a subtle shadow underneath the bowl. The overall shape of the bowl is rounded and shallow. The glass appears transparent and reflective. The bowl sits on a flat surface. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Lacy pressed amethyst glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 501 px
Museum record:
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