Compote

1810–25

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 704

The rhythmic design of a band of leaves and daisies framed by stylized, berry-studded branches was one of the stock engraving patterns at the Bakewell factory.

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Provenance

Title: Compote
Maker: Benjamin Bakewell & Co. (1809–1813) or
Maker: Bakewell, Page & Bakewell (1808–1882)
Date: 1810–25
Geography: Probably made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Blown-molded and engraved glass
Dimensions: H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); Diam. 8 13/16 in. (22.4 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, M. B. and Fannie Finkelstein Foundation Gift, 1983
Object Number: 1983.63.2
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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