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Sand Shaker

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a clear glass object with a wide mouth and narrow base. The object has a round base with a ridged edge. The body of the object is cylindrical with vertical ridges and rows of small bumps between the ridges. The top of the object flares out into a wide mouth. The mouth has a lip around the top edge. Inside the top is a black circular insert with small holes. The object appears to be titled "Sand Shaker" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1835–50
Medium
Lacy pressed glass, metal
Culture
American
Dimensions
549 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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