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Compote

Mount Washington Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Compote by Mount Washington Glass Company. White glass bowl on a stem with a wide, wavy rim. The bowl has a flat base and a short, thick stem with a spiral design. The bowl is positioned on a teal background, casting a shadow to the left. The bowl's color is a light cream or white. The stem has three spiral ridges. The base of the stem is circular and flat. The rim of the bowl is wavy and irregularly shaped. The background is a gradient of teal.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1885–87
Medium
Blown glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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