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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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