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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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