Saltcellar

American or British

1800–1900

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Provenance

Title: Saltcellar
Date: 1800–1900
Geography: Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States
Culture: American or British
Medium: Blown pattern-molded green glass
Dimensions: H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
Credit Line: The Sylmaris Collection, Gift of George Coe Graves, 1930
Object Number: 30.120.302
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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