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Salt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a short, white ceramic or stone object titled "Salt" by an unknown artist. The object has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The base is round and scalloped with rounded edges. The middle section is wider than the base. The middle section features raised relief designs. The designs are floral and curvilinear. The top section flares out and has a lip with a bumpy edge. The object appears to be made of ceramic or stone and has a light-colored glaze. The background is light-colored and featureless. The object casts a shadow on the surface below.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1830
Medium
Lacy pressed blue opaque glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 536 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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