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Tumbler

Bakewell, Page & Bakewell

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass tumbler with a wide mouth and a flat rim. The body of the tumbler features an etched design consisting of: - A lower section with a horizontal band of rectangular facets - A middle section with a band of triangular shapes pointing upwards - An upper section with a band of long, thin triangular shapes pointing upwards The base of the tumbler is thick and clear with a slight curvature. The background is a gradient of dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1825
Medium
Blown and cut glass; clay cameo
Culture
American
Dimensions
571 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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