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Wine urn

Boston & Sandwich Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass urn with a wide base and a narrow neck. The urn is on a pedestal base with a spout on the side and a stopper on top. A design etched in the center of the urn depicts a bunch of grapes surrounded by a shield with a pattern. The stopper resembles a flower. The background is light gray. The urn is titled "Wine urn" and made by "Boston & Sandwich Glass Company".

Artwork Details

Date
1869–80
Medium
Pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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