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Salt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, scalloped bowl with a wide mouth and a flat base. The bowl has a textured exterior with various patterns, including lines, swirls, and geometric shapes. The patterns are arranged in sections, separated by raised lines. The sections are rounded and scalloped, resembling leaves or petals. The center of the front section features a circular design with a diamond-shaped pattern inside. The background is plain and light-colored, with a shadow cast by the bowl. The title of the image is "Salt" by an unidentified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1830–40
Medium:
Lacy pressed blue glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 500 px
Museum record:
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