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Tumbler

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Tumbler by Kosta Boda features a cylindrical glass cup with a wide mouth and slightly tapering body. The glass is clear at the top fading to dark at the bottom. A decorative band encircles the top with a pattern featuring various shapes and designs. The band includes geometric patterns, floral motifs, and figurative scenes. The glass surface exhibits small bubbles and imperfections. The background of the image is plain with the glass sitting on a surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1770–1820
Medium
Non-lead glass with engraved decoration
Dimensions
474 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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