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Compote

Union Porcelain Works

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White porcelain compote with a wide bowl and narrow stemmed foot. The interior and exterior of the bowl are decorated with green and gold designs. The interior design features a leaf pattern around the rim with a stylized floral motif on the bottom. The exterior design features a leaf pattern around the base with a stylized floral medallion. The compote has two gold bands around the bowl and two around the base. The background of the image is dark gray. The compote is by Union Porcelain Works.

Artwork Details

Date
1885
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 571 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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