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Toothpick Holder

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Toothpick Holder by an unknown artist is a small, square-shaped object with a wavy top edge. The object has a predominantly dark color scheme with shades of red, blue, and white. It features a textured surface with a grid-like pattern on the sides and a wavy, ridged design along the top. The object has three curved feet at the bottom, providing stability. The background of the image is light gray, with a shadow cast to the right of the object.

Artwork Details

Date
1880–90
Medium
Pressed purple marble glass
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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