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Compote

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of a yellow glass compote by Baccarat. The compote has an etched design around the bowl's interior and exterior. The bowl is scalloped with vertical lines on the edge. The pedestal base is fluted with a leaf pattern at the bottom. The compote sits on a gray background. The glass is a bright yellow color. The bowl is wider than the base. The base has three distinct sections at the bottom. The image shows the compote from a slightly high angle.

Artwork Details

Date
1835–45
Medium
Pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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