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Toothpick Holder

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Toothpick Holder by an unknown artist is a clear glass object with a square base and three curved feet. The base has a ribbed design. The body of the object is square with a diamond pattern cut into it and a wavy top edge. The object has a wide mouth with a ruffled edge. It sits on a flat surface against a plain background. The object appears to be made of transparent glass. It has a shiny reflective surface. The image of the object is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1880–90
Medium
Pressed purple marble glass
Dimensions
521 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
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