Saltcellar

American

1815–50

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

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Provenance

Title: Saltcellar
Date: 1815–50
Geography: Possibly made in Connecticut, United States; Possibly made in New Hampshire, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Free-blown amber glass
Dimensions: H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1939
Object Number: 39.56.5
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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