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Sand Shaker

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square ceramic box with a blue and white glaze. The box has a flat top with a circular indentation. It has a wavy edge around the top and sits on three small feet. The glaze is predominantly white with blue spots. The blue spots vary in size and are irregularly shaped. The box has a slightly chipped edge. The background is grey. The artist of the piece is unknown but the common name is "Sand Shaker".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1750–80
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
Mexican
Dimensions:
503 × 625 px
Museum record:
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