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Saltcellar

Mount Washington Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a clear glass object with a wide, round bowl and a narrow stem. The bowl is wide and rounded with a fluted rim. The bowl is faceted with many flat sides. The stem is short, narrow, faceted and smooth. The base is round and flat with radiating lines. The object is made of clear glass and has small black spots throughout. It is sitting on a white surface against a white background. The object is titled "Saltcellar" and made by "Mount Washington Glass Company".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1893
Medium:
Cut blown glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
533 × 625 px
Museum record:
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