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Compote

Richards and Hartley Flint Glass Co.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The compote is clear with a short stem and a wide mouth. The base, stem and bowl have a wavy edge. The bowl features rows of bubbles on the outside. The rim has a row of small clear glass balls. The compote by Richards and Hartley Flint Glass Co. sits on a flat surface with a dark background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1888
Medium:
Pressed colorless and opalescent glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 421 px
Museum record:
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