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Saltcellar

1780–1825
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Saltcellar
  • Date: 1780–1825
  • Geography: Probably made in England
  • Culture: British, probably
  • Medium: Blown pattern-molded lead blue glass
  • Dimensions: H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Frederick W. Hunter, 1913
  • Object Number: 13.120.34
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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