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Violin Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass bottle with a narrow neck and a bulbous body. The body is teardrop-shaped, wider at the bottom. The bottle has a flat base. There are raised, swirling lines and small starburst patterns on the body. The background is light gray. The bottle appears to be sitting on a surface. The title of the image is "Violin Bottle".

Artwork Details

Date
1840–50
Medium
Free-blown molded aquamarine glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
418 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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