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Triple Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Triple Dish by artist James McCaw is a sculpture comprising three intricately carved, transparent glass dishes. The dishes are clustered together with their openings facing outward. The glass appears smoky or grayish in color. The surface of the glass features a wavy pattern with swirling lines throughout. The dishes sit on a white, textured surface.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Rock crystal
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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