Saltcellar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Saltcellar by unknown artist is a short, wide bowl on a pedestal base. The bowl is wider than it is tall, with a wide mouth and a rounded interior. The exterior of the bowl has vertical ridges running down its length. The base of the bowl is a short, thick pedestal that tapers slightly as it approaches the square base. The entire object appears to be made of shiny metal with a reflective surface, exhibiting visible wear and tear with scratches and scuffs on its surface. The background is plain white.