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Compote

Union Porcelain Works

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red and white plate with a wide rim, featuring a design of concentric circles. The rim has two white lines that form white geometric shapes on a red background. Inside the plate, a red circle surrounds a central image. The central image depicts a woman sitting on a flat surface, wearing a green garment. She has brown hair and is holding a spindle. There are four yellow fruits in front of her. The plate appears to be made of ceramic material. The plate is titled "Compote" and attributed to "Union Porcelain Works".

Artwork details

Date:
1875–90
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 512 px
Museum record:
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