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Saltcellar

Challinor, Taylor and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a saltcellar by Challinor, Taylor and Company. The object is made of purple and blue glass. It has a square base with rounded corners and a short, ridged foot. The body of the object is square with a scalloped top edge. There are two small handles on either side, near the top. The body has a raised design featuring leaves and flowers. The object is predominantly purple at the top and fades to blue and white towards the bottom. The background is light gray with a shadow cast to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
1870–90
Medium
Pressed purple marble glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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