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Sugar Caster

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Sugar Caster" by an unknown artist is a black and white photograph of a container. The container has a rounded body with a wide base that tapers towards the top. The body features a pattern of oval indentations. A metal lid with small holes sits on top, used for sprinkling. The container sits on a white surface with a shadow cast to the left. The background is a plain light-colored wall.

Artwork Details

Date
after 1885
Medium
Blown satin cranberry glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
476 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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