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Seal

New England Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object depicted as 'Seal' by New England Glass Company is a clear glass sculpture with a rounded base and a faceted top. The body of the sculpture is elongated and twisted with a spiral pattern running down its length. The spiral pattern features alternating bands of purple, blue, and clear glass. The background of the image transitions from white at the top to purple at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1850–70
Medium
Free-blown colorless and opaque white, blue and red glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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