Jar

18th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Jar
Date: 18th century
Medium: Free-blown glass
Dimensions: H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Frederick W. Hunter, 1913
Object Number: 14.74.7
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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