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Compote

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a crystal compote by Baccarat. The compote has a wide bowl with a faceted design featuring repeating diamond shapes. The rim of the bowl has a scalloped edge with small circular indentations. The stem is slender and tapered, connecting the bowl to a round base. The base and stem have a decorative faceted design. The compote is made of clear crystal and is photographed against a plain gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
1850–70
Medium
Pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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