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Covered Toy Tureen

Boston & Sandwich Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a covered tureen made of clear glass. The tureen has a wide, rounded body with a flat base and two handles on either side. The handles are small and shaped like shells or leaves. The body of the tureen features a textured, scale-like pattern with various designs including a shell shape. The lid is domed with a short knob on top and an etched design on its surface. The lid's design includes curved lines and shapes resembling leaves or feathers. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1835–50
Medium
Lacy pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 474 px
Public Domain
Yes
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