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Saltcellar

Boston & Sandwich Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black vase with two tiers, top tier wider and shallower than bottom tier, both tiers have rounded exterior and straight interior; bottom tier tapers to narrow circular base; base has relief pattern around circumference; made of glass.

Artwork Details

Date
1820–40
Medium
Blown molded lead blue glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 536 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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