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Urn

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass urn with two handles. The urn has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The body is composed of a bulbous middle section and a short neck. The base is fluted. The handles are attached to the body with metal clips. A floral etched design decorates the upper body. The background is grey to white. The artist is not visible.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1835
Medium:
Blown, cut, and engraved glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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