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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Compote
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Compote

Manufacturer Union Glass Co.
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1880
MediumBlown glass | Non-lead glass
DimensionsOverall: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Base: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number0.2546
Not on view
DescriptionPedestaled compote of blown glass. The base is of clear glass and the balustered stem is of clear glass with a large tear drop and two small air bubbles. Attached to the stem is a bowl of opal white glass with red, blue and gold spirals. The bowl is cased with clear glass. Non-lead glass.

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
A. Gibouin
ca. 1875
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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18th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
18th century