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Compote

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The compote by Herend features a white base color with a gold rim around the top edge of the bowl, which has a wavy edge. The bowl is supported by a short stem and a square base. The compote has a reticulated or pierced design on the bowl. Green leaves and small purple flowers are painted on the exterior. Gold bands encircle the bowl, stem, and base. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1815–30
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
599 × 481 px
Museum record:
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