Saltcellar
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Saltcellar

TitleSaltcellar
Date1780–1825 18th century
MediumBlown pattern-molded lead glass
OriginAmerican or British American or British
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineRogers Fund, 1913
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Saltcellar” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1780–1825. It is executed in blown pattern-molded lead glass. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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