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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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