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Covered compote

Bakewell, Pears and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass compote with a wide, rounded bowl and a narrow stem. The bowl has a pattern of raised oval shapes on it. The lid is dome-shaped with a small knob on top and also has a pattern of raised oval shapes on it. The base of the compote is circular and flat with a decorative edge. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1850–70
Medium
Pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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