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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Compote
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Compote

Manufacturer New England Glass Company (American, 1818 - 1888)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1840
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 9 in. (22.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm)
Base: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number0.1318
Not on view
DescriptionLarge compote of clear blown glass with a scalloped and bevel-cut rim. The circular base is cut with a large single star. The applied hollow stem is six-sided. The bowl is cut with two rows of petal-shaped sections, separated by a row of oblong bulls-eyes.

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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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