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Tumbler

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Tumbler by Rene Lalique, clear glass tumbler with a wide mouth and a slightly narrower base, exhibiting a smooth, frosted exterior with a glossy interior. The glass has a rounded, tapered form with a flat bottom. The surface features subtle, irregular wavy lines and ridges running vertically along the body. The background is dark gray, with the tumbler sitting on a flat, dark surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1840–50
Medium
Pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
527 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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