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Sugar Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Sugar Bowl by American Glassmakers is clear glass. The bowl has a wide, circular base and a short stem. The body of the bowl is bulbous with a wide mouth and two handles on either side. The lid is domed with a small finial on top. The entire piece features an intricate diamond and curvilinear pattern etched into the glass.

Artwork Details

Date
1850–70
Medium
Pressed glass, diamond thumbprint
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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