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Compote

Boston & Sandwich Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The compote has a wide, shallow bowl with a flat rim featuring small raised dots. The bowl is decorated with etched designs, including flowers and leaves. A wide, short stem connects the bowl to a three-footed base with etched leaf designs. The base has a rounded triangular shape. The compote is made of glass and appears to be clear or transparent. It is presented on a light-colored background with a shadow underneath.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–50
Medium
Lacy pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 467 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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