Saltcellar
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Saltcellar

TitleSaltcellar
ArtistBoston & Sandwich Glass Company
Date1820–40 19th century
MediumBlown molded lead blue glass
OriginAmerican American
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Frederick W. Hunter, 1913
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Saltcellar” is a work by Boston & Sandwich Glass Company, dated 1820–40. It is executed in blown molded lead blue 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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