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Tumbler

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass tumbler with a floral design. The tumbler is short and wide, with a flat base and slightly flared mouth. The floral design is etched into the glass in a light gray color. The design features a large flower with leaves and stems, surrounded by smaller flowers and swirling patterns. The background of the image is white, with a slight shadow cast by the tumbler on the surface it is sitting on. The artist of this tumbler is Orrefors.

Artwork details

Date:
1700–1800
Medium:
Glass with engraved decoration
Dimensions:
494 × 624 px
Museum record:
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