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Wine Glass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a clear glass wine glass by Wine Glass. The glass has a wide mouth and a flared rim. The body of the glass features a diamond-patterned design with numerous small facets cut into it. The stem is long and slender, connecting the base to the body of the glass. The base is round and flat. The background is grey and white, with a gradient effect that darkens towards the top.

Artwork Details

Date
1850–60
Medium
Pressed glass, diamond thumbprint
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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