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Compote

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass compote by Ernie Pearson, with a wide flared bowl featuring a scalloped rim and a textured exterior surface. The bowl is supported by a short, narrow stem that tapers slightly towards the base. The base of the compote is circular and flat. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Blown lead glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
528 × 625 px
Museum record:
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