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Whiskey Mug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Whiskey Mug by artist Baccarat features a clear glass mug with a handle on the right side. The mug is wide and short with a slightly flared rim. The body of the mug is decorated with a repeating pattern of raised diamond shapes and circles. The background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The mug casts a shadow to the right.

Artwork details

Date:
1850–60
Medium:
Pressed glass, diamond thumbprint
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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