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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
Museum record:
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