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Decanter

Apsley Pellatt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass decanter with a wide, flared mouth and a short neck. The decanter has a faceted body with vertical and horizontal cuts creating a geometric pattern. The base is octagonal with vertical ridges and a decorative edge. The middle section has intersecting diagonal lines in a diamond pattern. The background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The decanter is by Apsley Pellatt.

Artwork details

Date:
1820–30
Medium:
Cut glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
466 × 624 px
Museum record:
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