Decanter

American

1815–40

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 733

Artwork Details

Object Information

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Provenance

Title: Decanter
Date: 1815–40
Geography: Probably made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Blown lead glass
Dimensions: H. 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. John Bremond and Mrs. John Emory Meek, 1926
Object Number: 26.126.2a, .1b
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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