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Salt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a glass object titled "Salt" by an unspecified artist. The object is a short, wide cup or container made of translucent gray glass. It has a wide mouth with a scalloped edge and a narrow base with a scalloped edge. The middle section has a raised band with a ribbed texture above and below, and a central section with a raised floral or leaf design. The object sits on a flat surface, casting a shadow to the left. The background is a plain light grey color.

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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