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Sugar bowl

Benjamin Bakewell & Co.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass sugar bowl with lid. The bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow base, with a short stem connecting to a circular foot. A pattern of thistles is etched into the glass. The lid is dome-shaped with a small knob on top and etched with a rope-like design. The background is white with a slight shadow behind the bowl.

Artwork details

Date:
1810–30
Medium:
Blown and engraved glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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