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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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