Bowl
Unknown Artist
1800–1825
Medium
Blown glass with applied decoration
Dimensions
H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); Diam. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
Classification
Bowl
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1922
Accession Number
22.224.7
Art Historical Context
Nestled in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing, delicate bowl from 1800–1825 showcases the budding artistry of early American glassmakers. Crafted by an unknown artisan, its modest dimensions—standing 4 3/4 inches high and wide—suggest it was designed for everyday use, perhaps a sweetmeat dish or trinket holder on a Federal-era tabletop. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 2, it stands as a testament to the resourcefulness of American craftsmen in the post-Revolutionary period. The bowl's medium, blown glass with applied decoration, highlights sophisticated techniques adapted from ...