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Compote

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Compote by Baccarat features a large, clear glass bowl on a pedestal base. The bowl has a scalloped rim with a faceted exterior and a diamond-cut pattern. The interior of the bowl has a shield motif. The pedestal base has an hourglass shape with curved lines and a fluted design on the base. The background of the image is a gradient gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1855–60
Medium
Cut and engraved glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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