Covered Jar

American or British

1885–90

Not on view

This covered satin-glass jar is decorated with a diamond-shaped "air trap" pattern.

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Provenance

Title: Covered Jar
Date: 1885–90
Geography: Possibly made in United States; Possibly made in West Midlands, England
Culture: American or British
Medium: Blown satin cranberry glass
Dimensions: H. 7 in. (17.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Emily Winthrop Miles, 1946
Object Number: 46.140.267a, b
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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