Hanging Light
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Hanging Light

TitleHanging Light
Date1780–1825 18th century
MediumBlown pattern-molded blue glass
OriginAmerican or British American or British
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair, 1930
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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