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Salt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a small glass object titled "Salt" by an unknown artist. The object is made of dark-colored glass and has a square shape with rounded corners. It has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The object is decorated with an etched design featuring floral patterns and geometric shapes. The design includes a central floral motif surrounded by curved lines and shapes. The object has a scalloped edge around the top and bottom. The background of the image is a plain surface with a shadow cast by the object to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–50
Medium
Lacy pressed amber glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 486 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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